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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.92, 1,138.86 and 616.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.92, 1,138.86 and 616.24 is: 850.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.92 : 1,138.86 = 616.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.92/1,138.86 = 616.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.92x = 1,138.86 × 616.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.92x = 701,812.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,812.51/824.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.77

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