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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.08, 1,126.56 and 640.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.08, 1,126.56 and 640.12 is: 884.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.08 : 1,126.56 = 640.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.08/1,126.56 = 640.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.08x = 1,126.56 × 640.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.08x = 721,133.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,133.59/815.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.74

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