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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.84, 1,120.91 and 614.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.84, 1,120.91 and 614.16 is: 846.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.84 : 1,120.91 = 614.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.84/1,120.91 = 614.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.84x = 1,120.91 × 614.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.84x = 688,415.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,415.01/812.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.93

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