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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.22, 1,124.28 and 640.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.22, 1,124.28 and 640.26 is: 882.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.22 : 1,124.28 = 640.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.22/1,124.28 = 640.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.22x = 1,124.28 × 640.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.22x = 719,831.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,831.51/815.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.99

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