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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.24, 1,117.13 and 632.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.24, 1,117.13 and 632.45 is: 873.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.24 : 1,117.13 = 632.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.24/1,117.13 = 632.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.24x = 1,117.13 × 632.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.24x = 706,528.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,528.50/809.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.08

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