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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.50, 1,130.03 and 608.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.50, 1,130.03 and 608.43 is: 840.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.50 : 1,130.03 = 608.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.50/1,130.03 = 608.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.50x = 1,130.03 × 608.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.50x = 687,539.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,539.56/818.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.00

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