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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.64, 1,123.20 and 618.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.64, 1,123.20 and 618.04 is: 853.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.64 : 1,123.20 = 618.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.64/1,123.20 = 618.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.64x = 1,123.20 × 618.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.64x = 694,182.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,182.53/813.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.18

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