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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.93, 1,123.41 and 616.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.93, 1,123.41 and 616.10 is: 851.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.93 : 1,123.41 = 616.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.93/1,123.41 = 616.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.93x = 1,123.41 × 616.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.93x = 692,127.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,127.28/812.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.40

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