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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.44, 1,137.78 and 659.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.44, 1,137.78 and 659.01 is: 910.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.44 : 1,137.78 = 659.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.44/1,137.78 = 659.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.44x = 1,137.78 × 659.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.44x = 749,808.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,808.40/823.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.58

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