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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.13, 1,134.24 and 664.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.13, 1,134.24 and 664.35 is: 917.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.13 : 1,134.24 = 664.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.13/1,134.24 = 664.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.13x = 1,134.24 × 664.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.13x = 753,532.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,532.34/821.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.68

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