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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.15, 1,130.94 and 609.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.15, 1,130.94 and 609.99 is: 841.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.15 : 1,130.94 = 609.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.15/1,130.94 = 609.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.15x = 1,130.94 × 609.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.15x = 689,862.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,862.09/820.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.14

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