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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.14, 1,122.14 and 440.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.14, 1,122.14 and 440.12 is: 607.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.14 : 1,122.14 = 440.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.14/1,122.14 = 440.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.14x = 1,122.14 × 440.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.14x = 493,876.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,876.86/813.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.37

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