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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.87, 1,136.67 and 658.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.87, 1,136.67 and 658.26 is: 909.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.87 : 1,136.67 = 658.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.87/1,136.67 = 658.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.87x = 1,136.67 × 658.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.87x = 748,224.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,224.39/822.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.29

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