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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.55, 1,133.80 and 656.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.55, 1,133.80 and 656.12 is: 906.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.55 : 1,133.80 = 656.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.55/1,133.80 = 656.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.55x = 1,133.80 × 656.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.55x = 743,903.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,903.19/820.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.60

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