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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.30, 1,123.05 and 627.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.30, 1,123.05 and 627.58 is: 865.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.30 : 1,123.05 = 627.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.30/1,123.05 = 627.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.30x = 1,123.05 × 627.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.30x = 704,803.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,803.72/814.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.53

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