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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.65, 1,118.88 and 677.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.65, 1,118.88 and 677.72 is: 935.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.65 : 1,118.88 = 677.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.65/1,118.88 = 677.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.65x = 1,118.88 × 677.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.65x = 758,290.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,290.15/810.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.41

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