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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.25, 1,146.72 and 665.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.25, 1,146.72 and 665.67 is: 918.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.25 : 1,146.72 = 665.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.25/1,146.72 = 665.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.25x = 1,146.72 × 665.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.25x = 763,337.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,337.10/831.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.30

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