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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.81, 1,121.94 and 614.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.81, 1,121.94 and 614.55 is: 847.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.81 : 1,121.94 = 614.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.81/1,121.94 = 614.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.81x = 1,121.94 × 614.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.81x = 689,488.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,488.23/813.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.23

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