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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.48, 1,144.36 and 610.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.48, 1,144.36 and 610.08 is: 839.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.48 : 1,144.36 = 610.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.48/1,144.36 = 610.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.48x = 1,144.36 × 610.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.48x = 698,151.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,151.15/831.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.65

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