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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.24, 1,223.08 and 609.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.24, 1,223.08 and 609.84 is: 913.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.24 : 1,223.08 = 609.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.24/1,223.08 = 609.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.24x = 1,223.08 × 609.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.24x = 745,883.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,883.11/816.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.80

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