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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.43, 1,121.33 and 614.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.43, 1,121.33 and 614.60 is: 849.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.43 : 1,121.33 = 614.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.43/1,121.33 = 614.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.43x = 1,121.33 × 614.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.43x = 689,165.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,165.35/811.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.33

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