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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.76, 1,128.53 and 640.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.76, 1,128.53 and 640.94 is: 884.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.76 : 1,128.53 = 640.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.76/1,128.53 = 640.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.76x = 1,128.53 × 640.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.76x = 723,316.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,316.81/817.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.51

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