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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.70, 1,131.75 and 654.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.70, 1,131.75 and 654.54 is: 904.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.70 : 1,131.75 = 654.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.70/1,131.75 = 654.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.70x = 1,131.75 × 654.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.70x = 740,775.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,775.65/818.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.82

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