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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.78, 1,118.88 and 645.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.78, 1,118.88 and 645.44 is: 891.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.78 : 1,118.88 = 645.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.78/1,118.88 = 645.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.78x = 1,118.88 × 645.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.78x = 722,169.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,169.91/809.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.81

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