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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.94, 1,117.04 and 653.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.94, 1,117.04 and 653.63 is: 899.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.94 : 1,117.04 = 653.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.94/1,117.04 = 653.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.94x = 1,117.04 × 653.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.94x = 730,122.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,122.00/811.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.24

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