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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.60, 1,122.72 and 606.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.60, 1,122.72 and 606.24 is: 836.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.60 : 1,122.72 = 606.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.60/1,122.72 = 606.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.60x = 1,122.72 × 606.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.60x = 680,637.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,637.77/813.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.58

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