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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.24, 1,129.41 and 609.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.24, 1,129.41 and 609.12 is: 840.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.24 : 1,129.41 = 609.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.24/1,129.41 = 609.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.24x = 1,129.41 × 609.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.24x = 687,946.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,946.22/818.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.77

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