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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.60, 1,155.49 and 669.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.60, 1,155.49 and 669.13 is: 924.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.60 : 1,155.49 = 669.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.60/1,155.49 = 669.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.60x = 1,155.49 × 669.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.60x = 773,167.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,167.52/836.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.18

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