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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.08, 1,127.76 and 621.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.08, 1,127.76 and 621.25 is: 856.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.08 : 1,127.76 = 621.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.08/1,127.76 = 621.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.08x = 1,127.76 × 621.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.08x = 700,615.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,615.75/818.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.42

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