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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.88, 1,125.19 and 658.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.88, 1,125.19 and 658.46 is: 908.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.88 : 1,125.19 = 658.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.88/1,125.19 = 658.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.88x = 1,125.19 × 658.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.88x = 740,896.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,896.24/815.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.09

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