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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.84, 1,121.74 and 637.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.84, 1,121.74 and 637.88 is: 880.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.84 : 1,121.74 = 637.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.84/1,121.74 = 637.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.84x = 1,121.74 × 637.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.84x = 715,528.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,528.31/812.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.29

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