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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.78, 1,119.51 and 663.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.78, 1,119.51 and 663.90 is: 916.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.78 : 1,119.51 = 663.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.78/1,119.51 = 663.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.78x = 1,119.51 × 663.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.78x = 743,242.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,242.69/810.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.70

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