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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.80, 833.40 and 616.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.80, 833.40 and 616.80 is: 833.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.80 : 833.40 = 616.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.80/833.40 = 616.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.80x = 833.40 × 616.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.80x = 514,041.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,041.12/616.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.40

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