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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.84, 1,138.31 and 660.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.84, 1,138.31 and 660.26 is: 911.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.84 : 1,138.31 = 660.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.84/1,138.31 = 660.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.84x = 1,138.31 × 660.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.84x = 751,571.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,571.57/824.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.18

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