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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.98, 1,133.31 and 664.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.98, 1,133.31 and 664.03 is: 915.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.98 : 1,133.31 = 664.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.98/1,133.31 = 664.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.98x = 1,133.31 × 664.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.98x = 752,549.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,549.01/821.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.53

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