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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.16, 1,117.20 and 662.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.16, 1,117.20 and 662.32 is: 913.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.16 : 1,117.20 = 662.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.16/1,117.20 = 662.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.16x = 1,117.20 × 662.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.16x = 739,943.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,943.90/810.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.33

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