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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.93, 1,121.88 and 637.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.93, 1,121.88 and 637.97 is: 880.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.93 : 1,121.88 = 637.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.93/1,121.88 = 637.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.93x = 1,121.88 × 637.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.93x = 715,720.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,720.17/812.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.43

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