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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.93, 1,119.22 and 633.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.93, 1,119.22 and 633.42 is: 875.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.93 : 1,119.22 = 633.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.93/1,119.22 = 633.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.93x = 1,119.22 × 633.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.93x = 708,934.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,934.75/809.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.30

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