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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.88, 1,131.84 and 611.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.88, 1,131.84 and 611.52 is: 845.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.88 : 1,131.84 = 611.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.88/1,131.84 = 611.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.88x = 1,131.84 × 611.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.88x = 692,142.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,142.80/818.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.23

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