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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.91, 1,134.35 and 656.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.91, 1,134.35 and 656.86 is: 905.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.91 : 1,134.35 = 656.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.91/1,134.35 = 656.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.91x = 1,134.35 × 656.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.91x = 745,109.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,109.14/822.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.46

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