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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.40, 1,126.71 and 606.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.40, 1,126.71 and 606.42 is: 837.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.40 : 1,126.71 = 606.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.40/1,126.71 = 606.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.40x = 1,126.71 × 606.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.40x = 683,259.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,259.48/815.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.94

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