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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.88, 1,120.44 and 637.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.88, 1,120.44 and 637.54 is: 880.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.88 : 1,120.44 = 637.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.88/1,120.44 = 637.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.88x = 1,120.44 × 637.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.88x = 714,325.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,325.32/810.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.93

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