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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.66, 1,117.73 and 619.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.66, 1,117.73 and 619.04 is: 854.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.66 : 1,117.73 = 619.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.66/1,117.73 = 619.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.66x = 1,117.73 × 619.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.66x = 691,923.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,923.92/809.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.58

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