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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.95, 1,118.30 and 644.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.95, 1,118.30 and 644.56 is: 889.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.95 : 1,118.30 = 644.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.95/1,118.30 = 644.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.95x = 1,118.30 × 644.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.95x = 720,811.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,811.45/809.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.95

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