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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.86, 1,127.89 and 608.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.86, 1,127.89 and 608.56 is: 839.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.86 : 1,127.89 = 608.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.86/1,127.89 = 608.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.86x = 1,127.89 × 608.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.86x = 686,383.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,383.10/817.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.25

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