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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.66, 1,223.19 and 631.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.66, 1,223.19 and 631.14 is: 948.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.66 : 1,223.19 = 631.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.66/1,223.19 = 631.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.66x = 1,223.19 × 631.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.66x = 772,004.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,004.14/813.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.80

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