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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.60, 1,130.29 and 610.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.60, 1,130.29 and 610.30 is: 841.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.60 : 1,130.29 = 610.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.60/1,130.29 = 610.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.60x = 1,130.29 × 610.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.60x = 689,815.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,815.99/819.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.65

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