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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.75, 1,127.37 and 651.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.75, 1,127.37 and 651.99 is: 896.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.75 : 1,127.37 = 651.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.75/1,127.37 = 651.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.75x = 1,127.37 × 651.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.75x = 735,033.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,033.97/819.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.66

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