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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.15, 1,132.32 and 610.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.15, 1,132.32 and 610.99 is: 842.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.15 : 1,132.32 = 610.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.15/1,132.32 = 610.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.15x = 1,132.32 × 610.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.15x = 691,836.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,836.20/821.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.52

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