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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.86, 1,136.14 and 614.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.86, 1,136.14 and 614.54 is: 847.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.86 : 1,136.14 = 614.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.86/1,136.14 = 614.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.86x = 1,136.14 × 614.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.86x = 698,203.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,203.48/823.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.48

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