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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.22, 1,129.44 and 608.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.22, 1,129.44 and 608.46 is: 839.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.22 : 1,129.44 = 608.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.22/1,129.44 = 608.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.22x = 1,129.44 × 608.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.22x = 687,219.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,219.06/818.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.90

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