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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.86, 1,126.08 and 605.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.86, 1,126.08 and 605.34 is: 836.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.86 : 1,126.08 = 605.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.86/1,126.08 = 605.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.86x = 1,126.08 × 605.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.86x = 681,661.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,661.27/814.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.54

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