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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.59, 1,127.52 and 630.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.59, 1,127.52 and 630.79 is: 869.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.59 : 1,127.52 = 630.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.59/1,127.52 = 630.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.59x = 1,127.52 × 630.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.59x = 711,225.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,225.52/817.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.90

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