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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.26, 1,137.30 and 657.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.26, 1,137.30 and 657.27 is: 907.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.26 : 1,137.30 = 657.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.26/1,137.30 = 657.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.26x = 1,137.30 × 657.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.26x = 747,513.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,513.17/823.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.99

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