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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.77, 1,127.32 and 620.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.77, 1,127.32 and 620.94 is: 855.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.77 : 1,127.32 = 620.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.77/1,127.32 = 620.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.77x = 1,127.32 × 620.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.77x = 699,998.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,998.08/817.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.98

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