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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.76, 1,118.02 and 614.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.76, 1,118.02 and 614.72 is: 847.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.76 : 1,118.02 = 614.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.76/1,118.02 = 614.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.76x = 1,118.02 × 614.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.76x = 687,269.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,269.25/810.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.69

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