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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.56, 1,152.36 and 660.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.56, 1,152.36 and 660.60 is: 911.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.56 : 1,152.36 = 660.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.56/1,152.36 = 660.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.56x = 1,152.36 × 660.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.56x = 761,249.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,249.02/835.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.06

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