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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.33, 1,147 and 656.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.33, 1,147 and 656.13 is: 905.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.33 : 1,147 = 656.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.33/1,147 = 656.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.33x = 1,147 × 656.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.33x = 752,581.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,581.11/831.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.27

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