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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.54, 1,124.33 and 604.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.54, 1,124.33 and 604.65 is: 834.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.54 : 1,124.33 = 604.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.54/1,124.33 = 604.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.54x = 1,124.33 × 604.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.54x = 679,826.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,826.13/814.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.61

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