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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.77, 1,151.79 and 660.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.77, 1,151.79 and 660.62 is: 911.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.77 : 1,151.79 = 660.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.77/1,151.79 = 660.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.77x = 1,151.79 × 660.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.77x = 760,889.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,889.75/834.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.50

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