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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.60, 1,126.54 and 617.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.60, 1,126.54 and 617.07 is: 851.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.60 : 1,126.54 = 617.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.60/1,126.54 = 617.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.60x = 1,126.54 × 617.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.60x = 695,155.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,155.31/816.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.28

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