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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.80, 1,132.68 and 643.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.80, 1,132.68 and 643.60 is: 887.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.80 : 1,132.68 = 643.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.80/1,132.68 = 643.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.80x = 1,132.68 × 643.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.80x = 728,992.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,992.85/821.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.07

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