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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.50, 1,120 and 663.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.50, 1,120 and 663.08 is: 916.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.50 : 1,120 = 663.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.50/1,120 = 663.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.50x = 1,120 × 663.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.50x = 742,649.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,649.60/810.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.29

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