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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.11, 1,122.59 and 617.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.11, 1,122.59 and 617.49 is: 852.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.11 : 1,122.59 = 617.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.11/1,122.59 = 617.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.11x = 1,122.59 × 617.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.11x = 693,189.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,189.64/813.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.52

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