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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.28, 1,118.64 and 687.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.28, 1,118.64 and 687.27 is: 948.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.28 : 1,118.64 = 687.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.28/1,118.64 = 687.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.28x = 1,118.64 × 687.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.28x = 768,807.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,807.71/810.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.82

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