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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.77, 1,128.93 and 630.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.77, 1,128.93 and 630.84 is: 870.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.77 : 1,128.93 = 630.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.77/1,128.93 = 630.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.77x = 1,128.93 × 630.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.77x = 712,170.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,170.92/817.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.87

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