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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.96, 1,126.82 and 621.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.96, 1,126.82 and 621.32 is: 855.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.96 : 1,126.82 = 621.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.96/1,126.82 = 621.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.96x = 1,126.82 × 621.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.96x = 700,115.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,115.80/817.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.93

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