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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.05, 1,134.49 and 656.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.05, 1,134.49 and 656.62 is: 907.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.05 : 1,134.49 = 656.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.05/1,134.49 = 656.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.05x = 1,134.49 × 656.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.05x = 744,923.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,923.15/821.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.29

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