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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.48, 1,117.49 and 677.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.48, 1,117.49 and 677.88 is: 934.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.48 : 1,117.49 = 677.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.48/1,117.49 = 677.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.48x = 1,117.49 × 677.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.48x = 757,520.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,520.73/810.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.66

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