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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.86, 1,137.36 and 655.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.86, 1,137.36 and 655.48 is: 904.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.86 : 1,137.36 = 655.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.86/1,137.36 = 655.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.86x = 1,137.36 × 655.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.86x = 745,516.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,516.73/823.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.91

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