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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.72, 1,117.51 and 613.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.72, 1,117.51 and 613.89 is: 846.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.72 : 1,117.51 = 613.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.72/1,117.51 = 613.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.72x = 1,117.51 × 613.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.72x = 686,026.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,026.68/810.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.19

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