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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.90, 1,130.61 and 643.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.90, 1,130.61 and 643.70 is: 888.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.90 : 1,130.61 = 643.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.90/1,130.61 = 643.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.90x = 1,130.61 × 643.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.90x = 727,773.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,773.66/818.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.72

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