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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.88, 1,119.72 and 635.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.88, 1,119.72 and 635.92 is: 878.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.88 : 1,119.72 = 635.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.88/1,119.72 = 635.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.88x = 1,119.72 × 635.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.88x = 712,052.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,052.34/810.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.12

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