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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.82, 1,231.49 and 604.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.82, 1,231.49 and 604.63 is: 908.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.82 : 1,231.49 = 604.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.82/1,231.49 = 604.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.82x = 1,231.49 × 604.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.82x = 744,595.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,595.80/819.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.24

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