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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.90, 1,138.80 and 660

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.90, 1,138.80 and 660 is: 910.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.90 : 1,138.80 = 660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.90/1,138.80 = 660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.90x = 1,138.80 × 660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.90x = 751,608
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,608/825.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.05

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