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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.02, 1,126.56 and 620.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.02, 1,126.56 and 620.19 is: 855.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.02 : 1,126.56 = 620.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.02/1,126.56 = 620.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.02x = 1,126.56 × 620.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.02x = 698,680.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,680.08/817.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.16

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