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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.37, 1,138.74 and 659.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.37, 1,138.74 and 659.73 is: 911.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.37 : 1,138.74 = 659.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.37/1,138.74 = 659.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.37x = 1,138.74 × 659.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.37x = 751,260.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,260.94/824.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.32

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