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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.92, 1,130.52 and 623.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.92, 1,130.52 and 623.10 is: 859.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.92 : 1,130.52 = 623.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.92/1,130.52 = 623.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.92x = 1,130.52 × 623.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.92x = 704,427.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,427.01/819.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.14

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