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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.99, 1,120.62 and 635.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.99, 1,120.62 and 635.65 is: 876.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.99 : 1,120.62 = 635.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.99/1,120.62 = 635.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.99x = 1,120.62 × 635.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.99x = 712,322.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,322.10/812.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.18

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