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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.25, 1,126.69 and 651.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.25, 1,126.69 and 651.49 is: 895.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.25 : 1,126.69 = 651.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.25/1,126.69 = 651.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.25x = 1,126.69 × 651.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.25x = 734,027.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,027.27/819.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.97

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