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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.64, 1,215.78 and 606.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.64, 1,215.78 and 606.56 is: 908.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.64 : 1,215.78 = 606.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.64/1,215.78 = 606.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.64x = 1,215.78 × 606.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.64x = 737,443.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,443.52/811.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.58

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