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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.05, 1,129.74 and 653.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.05, 1,129.74 and 653.34 is: 902.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.05 : 1,129.74 = 653.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.05/1,129.74 = 653.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.05x = 1,129.74 × 653.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.05x = 738,104.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,104.33/818.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.27

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