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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.41, 1,124.54 and 640.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.41, 1,124.54 and 640.45 is: 883.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.41 : 1,124.54 = 640.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.41/1,124.54 = 640.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.41x = 1,124.54 × 640.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.41x = 720,211.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,211.64/815.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.25

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