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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.76, 1,130.02 and 643.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.76, 1,130.02 and 643.80 is: 888.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.76 : 1,130.02 = 643.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.76/1,130.02 = 643.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.76x = 1,130.02 × 643.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.76x = 727,506.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,506.88/818.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.55

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