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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.86, 1,118.99 and 614.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.86, 1,118.99 and 614.03 is: 847.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.86 : 1,118.99 = 614.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.86/1,118.99 = 614.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.86x = 1,118.99 × 614.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.86x = 687,084.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,084.76/810.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.36

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