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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.70, 1,138.19 and 659.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.70, 1,138.19 and 659.27 is: 910.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.70 : 1,138.19 = 659.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.70/1,138.19 = 659.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.70x = 1,138.19 × 659.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.70x = 750,374.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,374.07/823.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.98

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