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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.86, 1,132.98 and 610.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.86, 1,132.98 and 610.34 is: 843.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.86 : 1,132.98 = 610.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.86/1,132.98 = 610.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.86x = 1,132.98 × 610.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.86x = 691,503.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,503.01/819.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.44

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