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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.40, 1,136.70 and 645.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.40, 1,136.70 and 645.96 is: 891.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.40 : 1,136.70 = 645.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.40/1,136.70 = 645.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.40x = 1,136.70 × 645.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.40x = 734,262.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,262.73/823.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.74

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