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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.61, 1,132.54 and 655.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.61, 1,132.54 and 655.56 is: 903.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.61 : 1,132.54 = 655.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.61/1,132.54 = 655.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.61x = 1,132.54 × 655.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.61x = 742,447.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,447.92/821.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.65

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