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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.23, 1,128.24 and 661.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.23, 1,128.24 and 661.88 is: 910.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.23 : 1,128.24 = 661.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.23/1,128.24 = 661.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.23x = 1,128.24 × 661.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.23x = 746,753.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,753.85/820.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.42

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