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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.86, 1,131.94 and 643.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.86, 1,131.94 and 643.50 is: 887.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.86 : 1,131.94 = 643.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.86/1,131.94 = 643.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.86x = 1,131.94 × 643.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.86x = 728,404.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,404.19/820.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.37

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