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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.59, 1,124.66 and 627.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.59, 1,124.66 and 627.74 is: 866.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.59 : 1,124.66 = 627.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.59/1,124.66 = 627.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.59x = 1,124.66 × 627.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.59x = 705,985.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,985.31/814.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.68

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