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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.38, 1,214.22 and 605.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.38, 1,214.22 and 605.43 is: 906.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.38 : 1,214.22 = 605.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.38/1,214.22 = 605.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.38x = 1,214.22 × 605.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.38x = 735,125.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,125.21/811.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.02

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