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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.81, 1,118.27 and 644.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.81, 1,118.27 and 644.63 is: 889.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.81 : 1,118.27 = 644.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.81/1,118.27 = 644.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.81x = 1,118.27 × 644.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.81x = 720,866.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,866.41/810.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.07

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