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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.24, 1,116.18 and 644.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.24, 1,116.18 and 644.40 is: 887.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.24 : 1,116.18 = 644.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.24/1,116.18 = 644.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.24x = 1,116.18 × 644.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.24x = 719,266.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,266.39/810.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.72

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