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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.40, 1,130.13 and 643.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.40, 1,130.13 and 643.20 is: 884.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.40 : 1,130.13 = 643.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.40/1,130.13 = 643.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.40x = 1,130.13 × 643.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.40x = 726,899.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,899.62/821.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.95

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