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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.60, 1,124.10 and 607.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.60, 1,124.10 and 607.24 is: 837.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.60 : 1,124.10 = 607.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.60/1,124.10 = 607.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.60x = 1,124.10 × 607.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.60x = 682,598.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,598.48/814.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.96

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