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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.42, 1,133.96 and 656.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.42, 1,133.96 and 656.51 is: 905.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.42 : 1,133.96 = 656.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.42/1,133.96 = 656.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.42x = 1,133.96 × 656.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.42x = 744,447.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,447.13/822.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.19

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