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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.24, 1,127.89 and 619.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.24, 1,127.89 and 619.41 is: 855.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.24 : 1,127.89 = 619.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.24/1,127.89 = 619.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.24x = 1,127.89 × 619.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.24x = 698,631.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,631.35/816.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.91

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