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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.94, 1,135.44 and 614.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.94, 1,135.44 and 614.36 is: 846.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.94 : 1,135.44 = 614.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.94/1,135.44 = 614.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.94x = 1,135.44 × 614.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.94x = 697,568.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,568.92/823.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.63

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