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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.44, 1,123.08 and 627.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.44, 1,123.08 and 627.96 is: 865.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.44 : 1,123.08 = 627.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.44/1,123.08 = 627.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.44x = 1,123.08 × 627.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.44x = 705,249.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,249.32/814.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.93

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