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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.44, 1,129.55 and 609.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.44, 1,129.55 and 609.28 is: 839.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.44 : 1,129.55 = 609.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.44/1,129.55 = 609.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.44x = 1,129.55 × 609.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.44x = 688,218.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,218.15/819.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.86

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