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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.98, 1,134.08 and 657.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.98, 1,134.08 and 657.66 is: 905.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.98 : 1,134.08 = 657.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.98/1,134.08 = 657.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.98x = 1,134.08 × 657.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.98x = 745,839.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,839.05/823.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.17

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