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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.43, 1,135.68 and 666.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.43, 1,135.68 and 666.02 is: 918.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.43 : 1,135.68 = 666.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.43/1,135.68 = 666.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.43x = 1,135.68 × 666.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.43x = 756,385.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,385.59/823.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.58

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