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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.23, 1,118.68 and 612.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.23, 1,118.68 and 612.55 is: 844.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.23 : 1,118.68 = 612.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.23/1,118.68 = 612.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.23x = 1,118.68 × 612.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.23x = 685,247.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,247.43/811.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.70

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