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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.88, 1,132.98 and 646.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.88, 1,132.98 and 646.60 is: 893.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.88 : 1,132.98 = 646.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.88/1,132.98 = 646.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.88x = 1,132.98 × 646.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.88x = 732,584.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,584.87/819.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.53

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