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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.19, 1,117.69 and 717.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.19, 1,117.69 and 717.04 is: 989.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.19 : 1,117.69 = 717.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.19/1,117.69 = 717.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.19x = 1,117.69 × 717.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.19x = 801,428.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,428.44/810.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.19

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