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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.66, 1,124.88 and 640.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.66, 1,124.88 and 640.70 is: 883.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.66 : 1,124.88 = 640.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.66/1,124.88 = 640.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.66x = 1,124.88 × 640.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.66x = 720,710.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,710.62/815.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.59

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