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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.08, 1,126.26 and 657.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.08, 1,126.26 and 657.40 is: 908.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.08 : 1,126.26 = 657.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.08/1,126.26 = 657.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.08x = 1,126.26 × 657.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.08x = 740,403.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,403.32/815.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.38

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