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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.97, 1,129.39 and 616.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.97, 1,129.39 and 616.66 is: 850.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.97 : 1,129.39 = 616.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.97/1,129.39 = 616.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.97x = 1,129.39 × 616.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.97x = 696,449.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,449.64/818.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.40

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