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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.78, 1,130.34 and 653.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.78, 1,130.34 and 653.86 is: 901.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.78 : 1,130.34 = 653.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.78/1,130.34 = 653.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.78x = 1,130.34 × 653.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.78x = 739,084.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,084.11/819.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.56

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