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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.39, 1,124.19 and 616.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.39, 1,124.19 and 616.56 is: 852.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.39 : 1,124.19 = 616.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.39/1,124.19 = 616.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.39x = 1,124.19 × 616.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.39x = 693,130.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,130.59/813.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.15

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