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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.28, 1,120.06 and 633.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.28, 1,120.06 and 633.93 is: 875.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.28 : 1,120.06 = 633.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.28/1,120.06 = 633.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.28x = 1,120.06 × 633.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.28x = 710,036.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,036.23/811.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.20

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