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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.70, 1,139.57 and 660.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.70, 1,139.57 and 660.27 is: 912.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.70 : 1,139.57 = 660.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.70/1,139.57 = 660.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.70x = 1,139.57 × 660.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.70x = 752,423.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,423.88/824.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.36

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