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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.88, 1,133.22 and 612.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.88, 1,133.22 and 612.52 is: 846.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.88 : 1,133.22 = 612.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.88/1,133.22 = 612.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.88x = 1,133.22 × 612.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.88x = 694,119.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,119.91/819.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.61

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