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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.02, 1,218.75 and 621.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.02, 1,218.75 and 621.06 is: 929.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.02 : 1,218.75 = 621.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.02/1,218.75 = 621.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.02x = 1,218.75 × 621.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.02x = 756,916.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,916.88/814.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.85

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