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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.08, 1,123.20 and 638.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.08, 1,123.20 and 638.88 is: 881.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.08 : 1,123.20 = 638.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.08/1,123.20 = 638.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.08x = 1,123.20 × 638.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.08x = 717,590.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,590.02/814.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.47

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