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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.87, 1,131.15 and 654.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.87, 1,131.15 and 654.24 is: 903.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.87 : 1,131.15 = 654.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.87/1,131.15 = 654.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.87x = 1,131.15 × 654.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.87x = 740,040.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,040.30/818.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.73

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