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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.44, 1,136.61 and 655.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.44, 1,136.61 and 655.70 is: 905.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.44 : 1,136.61 = 655.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.44/1,136.61 = 655.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.44x = 1,136.61 × 655.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.44x = 745,269.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,269.49/823.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.07

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