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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.72, 1,136.84 and 614.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.72, 1,136.84 and 614.58 is: 847.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.72 : 1,136.84 = 614.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.72/1,136.84 = 614.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.72x = 1,136.84 × 614.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.72x = 698,680.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,680.66/824.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.17

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