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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.92, 1,128.20 and 651.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.92, 1,128.20 and 651.88 is: 899.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.92 : 1,128.20 = 651.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.92/1,128.20 = 651.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.92x = 1,128.20 × 651.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.92x = 735,451.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,451.02/817.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.17

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