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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.92, 1,118.72 and 619.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.92, 1,118.72 and 619.70 is: 855.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.92 : 1,118.72 = 619.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.92/1,118.72 = 619.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.92x = 1,118.72 × 619.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.92x = 693,271.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,271.69/809.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.98

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