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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.08, 1,125.96 and 640.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.08, 1,125.96 and 640.88 is: 884.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.08 : 1,125.96 = 640.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.08/1,125.96 = 640.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.08x = 1,125.96 × 640.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.08x = 721,605.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,605.24/816.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.23

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