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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.37, 1,135.98 and 657.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.37, 1,135.98 and 657.75 is: 908.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.37 : 1,135.98 = 657.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.37/1,135.98 = 657.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.37x = 1,135.98 × 657.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.37x = 747,190.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,190.85/822.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.58

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