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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.42, 1,117.86 and 662.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.42, 1,117.86 and 662.82 is: 914.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.42 : 1,117.86 = 662.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.42/1,117.86 = 662.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.42x = 1,117.86 × 662.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.42x = 740,939.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,939.97/810.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.27

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