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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.86, 1,128.84 and 607.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.86, 1,128.84 and 607.34 is: 839.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.86 : 1,128.84 = 607.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.86/1,128.84 = 607.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.86x = 1,128.84 × 607.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.86x = 685,589.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,589.69/816.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.30

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