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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.58, 1,128.93 and 651.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.58, 1,128.93 and 651.54 is: 898.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.58 : 1,128.93 = 651.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.58/1,128.93 = 651.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.58x = 1,128.93 × 651.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.58x = 735,543.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,543.05/818.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.56

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