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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.96, 1,118.11 and 630.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.96, 1,118.11 and 630.10 is: 869.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.96 : 1,118.11 = 630.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.96/1,118.11 = 630.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.96x = 1,118.11 × 630.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.96x = 704,523.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,523.30/809.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.82

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