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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.66, 1,154.64 and 660.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.66, 1,154.64 and 660.34 is: 910.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.66 : 1,154.64 = 660.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.66/1,154.64 = 660.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.66x = 1,154.64 × 660.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.66x = 762,450.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,450.86/837.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.21

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