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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.44, 1,130.28 and 653.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.44, 1,130.28 and 653.36 is: 901.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.44 : 1,130.28 = 653.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.44/1,130.28 = 653.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.44x = 1,130.28 × 653.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.44x = 738,479.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,479.74/819.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.20

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