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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.23, 1,135.38 and 658.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.23, 1,135.38 and 658.99 is: 907.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.23 : 1,135.38 = 658.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.23/1,135.38 = 658.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.23x = 1,135.38 × 658.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.23x = 748,204.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,204.07/824.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.76

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