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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.77, 1,125.95 and 619.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.77, 1,125.95 and 619.94 is: 854.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.77 : 1,125.95 = 619.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.77/1,125.95 = 619.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.77x = 1,125.95 × 619.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.77x = 698,012.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,012.71/816.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.61

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