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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.08, 1,119.62 and 646.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.08, 1,119.62 and 646.84 is: 891.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.08 : 1,119.62 = 646.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.08/1,119.62 = 646.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.08x = 1,119.62 × 646.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.08x = 724,215.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,215.00/812.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.80

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