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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.19, 1,125.87 and 676.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.19, 1,125.87 and 676.55 is: 932.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.19 : 1,125.87 = 676.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.19/1,125.87 = 676.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.19x = 1,125.87 × 676.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.19x = 761,701.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,701.72/817.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.10

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