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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.47, 1,128.70 and 616.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.47, 1,128.70 and 616.16 is: 849.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.47 : 1,128.70 = 616.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.47/1,128.70 = 616.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.47x = 1,128.70 × 616.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.47x = 695,459.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,459.79/818.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.71

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