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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.37, 1,140.12 and 660.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.37, 1,140.12 and 660.73 is: 912.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.37 : 1,140.12 = 660.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.37/1,140.12 = 660.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.37x = 1,140.12 × 660.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.37x = 753,311.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,311.49/825.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.70

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