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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.88, 1,132.26 and 645.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.88, 1,132.26 and 645.92 is: 890.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.88 : 1,132.26 = 645.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.88/1,132.26 = 645.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.88x = 1,132.26 × 645.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.88x = 731,349.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,349.38/820.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.93

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