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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.55, 1,131.04 and 654.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.55, 1,131.04 and 654.12 is: 903.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.55 : 1,131.04 = 654.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.55/1,131.04 = 654.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.55x = 1,131.04 × 654.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.55x = 739,834.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,834.25/818.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.84

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