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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.20, 1,131.96 and 646.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.20, 1,131.96 and 646.32 is: 890.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.20 : 1,131.96 = 646.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.20/1,131.96 = 646.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.20x = 1,131.96 × 646.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.20x = 731,608.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,608.39/821.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.90

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