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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.02, 1,133.02 and 644.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.02, 1,133.02 and 644.20 is: 889.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.02 : 1,133.02 = 644.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.02/1,133.02 = 644.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.02x = 1,133.02 × 644.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.02x = 729,891.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,891.48/821.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.01

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