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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.52, 1,209.60 and 610.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.52, 1,209.60 and 610.56 is: 916.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.52 : 1,209.60 = 610.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.52/1,209.60 = 610.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.52x = 1,209.60 × 610.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.52x = 738,533.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,533.38/805.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.84

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