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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.26, 1,118.61 and 633.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.26, 1,118.61 and 633.87 is: 874.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.26 : 1,118.61 = 633.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.26/1,118.61 = 633.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.26x = 1,118.61 × 633.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.26x = 709,053.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,053.32/811.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.01

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