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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.76, 1,218.54 and 604.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.76, 1,218.54 and 604.28 is: 907.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.76 : 1,218.54 = 604.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.76/1,218.54 = 604.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.76x = 1,218.54 × 604.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.76x = 736,339.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,339.35/811.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.09

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