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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.56, 1,146.84 and 656.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.56, 1,146.84 and 656.60 is: 905.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.56 : 1,146.84 = 656.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.56/1,146.84 = 656.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.56x = 1,146.84 × 656.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.56x = 753,015.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,015.14/831.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.55

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