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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.09, 1,129.20 and 652.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.09, 1,129.20 and 652.24 is: 900.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.09 : 1,129.20 = 652.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.09/1,129.20 = 652.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.09x = 1,129.20 × 652.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.09x = 736,509.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,509.41/818.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.28

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