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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.61, 1,117.80 and 611.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.61, 1,117.80 and 611.90 is: 843.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.61 : 1,117.80 = 611.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.61/1,117.80 = 611.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.61x = 1,117.80 × 611.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.61x = 683,986.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,986.71/810.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.80

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