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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.62, 1,126.51 and 619.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.62, 1,126.51 and 619.79 is: 854.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.62 : 1,126.51 = 619.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.62/1,126.51 = 619.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.62x = 1,126.51 × 619.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.62x = 698,192.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,192.45/816.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.98

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