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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.40, 1,131.30 and 644.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.40, 1,131.30 and 644.20 is: 889.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.40 : 1,131.30 = 644.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.40/1,131.30 = 644.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.40x = 1,131.30 × 644.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.40x = 728,783.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,783.46/819.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.41

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