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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.88, 1,134.54 and 615.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.88, 1,134.54 and 615.48 is: 849.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.88 : 1,134.54 = 615.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.88/1,134.54 = 615.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.88x = 1,134.54 × 615.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.88x = 698,286.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,286.68/821.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.62

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