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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.59, 1,124.16 and 617.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.59, 1,124.16 and 617.76 is: 852.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.59 : 1,124.16 = 617.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.59/1,124.16 = 617.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.59x = 1,124.16 × 617.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.59x = 694,461.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,461.08/814.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.53

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