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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.11, 1,118.82 and 612.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.11, 1,118.82 and 612.25 is: 844.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.11 : 1,118.82 = 612.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.11/1,118.82 = 612.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.11x = 1,118.82 × 612.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.11x = 684,997.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,997.55/811.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.52

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