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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.99, 1,124.81 and 606.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.99, 1,124.81 and 606.55 is: 837.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.99 : 1,124.81 = 606.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.99/1,124.81 = 606.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.99x = 1,124.81 × 606.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.99x = 682,244.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,244.85/814.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.13

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