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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.88, 1,130.88 and 644.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.88, 1,130.88 and 644.92 is: 889.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.88 : 1,130.88 = 644.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.88/1,130.88 = 644.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.88x = 1,130.88 × 644.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.88x = 729,327.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,327.13/819.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.55

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