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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.80, 1,223.94 and 610.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.80, 1,223.94 and 610.40 is: 914.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.80 : 1,223.94 = 610.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.80/1,223.94 = 610.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.80x = 1,223.94 × 610.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.80x = 747,092.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,092.98/816.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.66

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