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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.96, 1,126.04 and 641.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.96, 1,126.04 and 641.00 is: 884.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.96 : 1,126.04 = 641.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.96/1,126.04 = 641.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.96x = 1,126.04 × 641.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.96x = 721,791.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,791.25/815.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.59

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