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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.08, 1,125.08 and 640.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.08, 1,125.08 and 640.76 is: 882.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.08 : 1,125.08 = 640.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.08/1,125.08 = 640.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.08x = 1,125.08 × 640.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.08x = 720,906.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,906.26/817.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.30

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