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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.40, 1,133.10 and 665.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.40, 1,133.10 and 665.88 is: 918.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.40 : 1,133.10 = 665.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.40/1,133.10 = 665.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.40x = 1,133.10 × 665.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.40x = 754,508.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,508.63/821.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.56

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