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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.48, 1,124.51 and 627.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.48, 1,124.51 and 627.64 is: 866.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.48 : 1,124.51 = 627.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.48/1,124.51 = 627.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.48x = 1,124.51 × 627.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.48x = 705,787.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,787.46/814.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.55

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