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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.19, 1,121.29 and 627.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.19, 1,121.29 and 627.35 is: 863.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.19 : 1,121.29 = 627.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.19/1,121.29 = 627.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.19x = 1,121.29 × 627.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.19x = 703,434.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,434.11/814.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.97

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