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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.80, 1,119.18 and 646.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.80, 1,119.18 and 646.17 is: 891.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.80 : 1,119.18 = 646.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.80/1,119.18 = 646.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.80x = 1,119.18 × 646.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.80x = 723,180.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,180.54/810.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.93

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