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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.88, 1,130.19 and 642.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.88, 1,130.19 and 642.44 is: 885.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.88 : 1,130.19 = 642.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.88/1,130.19 = 642.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.88x = 1,130.19 × 642.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.88x = 726,079.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,079.26/819.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.59

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