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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.08, 1,133.76 and 657.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.08, 1,133.76 and 657.36 is: 905.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.08 : 1,133.76 = 657.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.08/1,133.76 = 657.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.08x = 1,133.76 × 657.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.08x = 745,288.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,288.47/823.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.49

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