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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.34, 1,130.93 and 609.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.34, 1,130.93 and 609.73 is: 841.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.34 : 1,130.93 = 609.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.34/1,130.93 = 609.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.34x = 1,130.93 × 609.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.34x = 689,561.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,561.95/819.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.61

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