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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.82, 1,223.36 and 608.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.82, 1,223.36 and 608.48 is: 915.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.82 : 1,223.36 = 608.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.82/1,223.36 = 608.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.82x = 1,223.36 × 608.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.82x = 744,390.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,390.09/812.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.81

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