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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.92, 1,120.10 and 654.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.92, 1,120.10 and 654.78 is: 903.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.92 : 1,120.10 = 654.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.92/1,120.10 = 654.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.92x = 1,120.10 × 654.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.92x = 733,419.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,419.08/811.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.31

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