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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.72, 1,226.54 and 656.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.72, 1,226.54 and 656.91 is: 982.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.72 : 1,226.54 = 656.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.72/1,226.54 = 656.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.72x = 1,226.54 × 656.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.72x = 805,728.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,728.03/819.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.93

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