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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.97, 1,125.17 and 628.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.97, 1,125.17 and 628.11 is: 867.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.97 : 1,125.17 = 628.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.97/1,125.17 = 628.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.97x = 1,125.17 × 628.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.97x = 706,730.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,730.53/814.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.19

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