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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.86, 1,130.63 and 610.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.86, 1,130.63 and 610.54 is: 841.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.86 : 1,130.63 = 610.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.86/1,130.63 = 610.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.86x = 1,130.63 × 610.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.86x = 690,288.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,288.96/819.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.96

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