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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.42, 1,118.64 and 613.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.42, 1,118.64 and 613.92 is: 847.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.42 : 1,118.64 = 613.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.42/1,118.64 = 613.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.42x = 1,118.64 × 613.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.42x = 686,755.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,755.47/810.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.41

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