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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.98, 1,124.68 and 441.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.98, 1,124.68 and 441.96 is: 609.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.98 : 1,124.68 = 441.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.98/1,124.68 = 441.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.98x = 1,124.68 × 441.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.98x = 497,063.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,063.57/814.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.91

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