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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.08, 1,129.62 and 652.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.08, 1,129.62 and 652.04 is: 899.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.08 : 1,129.62 = 652.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.08/1,129.62 = 652.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.08x = 1,129.62 × 652.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.08x = 736,557.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,557.42/819.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.25

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