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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.71, 1,122.93 and 638.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.71, 1,122.93 and 638.75 is: 881.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.71 : 1,122.93 = 638.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.71/1,122.93 = 638.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.71x = 1,122.93 × 638.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.71x = 717,274.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,274.34/813.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.48

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