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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.06, 1,123.76 and 627.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.06, 1,123.76 and 627.48 is: 866.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.06 : 1,123.76 = 627.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.06/1,123.76 = 627.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.06x = 1,123.76 × 627.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.06x = 705,136.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,136.92/814.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.20

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