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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.16, 1,121.18 and 613.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.16, 1,121.18 and 613.07 is: 846.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.16 : 1,121.18 = 613.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.16/1,121.18 = 613.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.16x = 1,121.18 × 613.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.16x = 687,357.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,357.36/812.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.33

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