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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.64, 1,131.50 and 652.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.64, 1,131.50 and 652.59 is: 901.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.64 : 1,131.50 = 652.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.64/1,131.50 = 652.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.64x = 1,131.50 × 652.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.64x = 738,407.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,407.22/818.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.99

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