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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.86, 1,135.99 and 654.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.86, 1,135.99 and 654.48 is: 903.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.86 : 1,135.99 = 654.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.86/1,135.99 = 654.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.86x = 1,135.99 × 654.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.86x = 743,482.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,482.74/822.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.53

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