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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.12, 1,118.60 and 632.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.12, 1,118.60 and 632.78 is: 873.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.12 : 1,118.60 = 632.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.12/1,118.60 = 632.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.12x = 1,118.60 × 632.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.12x = 707,818.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,818.95/810.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.72

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