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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.29, 1,118.58 and 611.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.29, 1,118.58 and 611.21 is: 843.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.29 : 1,118.58 = 611.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.29/1,118.58 = 611.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.29x = 1,118.58 × 611.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.29x = 683,681.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,681.69/810.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.75

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