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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.44, 1,120.56 and 716.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.44, 1,120.56 and 716.02 is: 985.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.44 : 1,120.56 = 716.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.44/1,120.56 = 716.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.44x = 1,120.56 × 716.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.44x = 802,343.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,343.37/814.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.15

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