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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.07, 1,127.16 and 618.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.07, 1,127.16 and 618.44 is: 853.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.07 : 1,127.16 = 618.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.07/1,127.16 = 618.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.07x = 1,127.16 × 618.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.07x = 697,075.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,075.19/817.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.15

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