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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.10, 1,223.63 and 541.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.10, 1,223.63 and 541.85 is: 814.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.10 : 1,223.63 = 541.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.10/1,223.63 = 541.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.10x = 1,223.63 × 541.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.10x = 663,028.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,028.33/814.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.43

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