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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.88, 1,128.72 and 643.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.88, 1,128.72 and 643.54 is: 889.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.88 : 1,128.72 = 643.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.88/1,128.72 = 643.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.88x = 1,128.72 × 643.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.88x = 726,376.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,376.47/816.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.21

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