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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.54, 1,133.72 and 611.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.54, 1,133.72 and 611.89 is: 844.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.54 : 1,133.72 = 611.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.54/1,133.72 = 611.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.54x = 1,133.72 × 611.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.54x = 693,706.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,706.04/821.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.40

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