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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.06, 1,129.17 and 608.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.06, 1,129.17 and 608.16 is: 839.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.06 : 1,129.17 = 608.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.06/1,129.17 = 608.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.06x = 1,129.17 × 608.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.06x = 686,716.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,716.03/818.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.45

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