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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.45, 1,124.07 and 606.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.45, 1,124.07 and 606.01 is: 836.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.45 : 1,124.07 = 606.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.45/1,124.07 = 606.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.45x = 1,124.07 × 606.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.45x = 681,197.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,197.66/814.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.39

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