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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.05, 1,120.82 and 614.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.05, 1,120.82 and 614.22 is: 848.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.05 : 1,120.82 = 614.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.05/1,120.82 = 614.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.05x = 1,120.82 × 614.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.05x = 688,426.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,426.99/811.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.81

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