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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.44, 1,130.90 and 654.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.44, 1,130.90 and 654.62 is: 902.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.44 : 1,130.90 = 654.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.44/1,130.90 = 654.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.44x = 1,130.90 × 654.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.44x = 740,300.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,300.83/820.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.32

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