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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.12, 1,134.26 and 656.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.12, 1,134.26 and 656.50 is: 906.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.12 : 1,134.26 = 656.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.12/1,134.26 = 656.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.12x = 1,134.26 × 656.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.12x = 744,632.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,632.74/821.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.85

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