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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.76, 1,124.42 and 617.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.76, 1,124.42 and 617.93 is: 852.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.76 : 1,124.42 = 617.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.76/1,124.42 = 617.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.76x = 1,124.42 × 617.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.76x = 694,812.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,812.85/814.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.78

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