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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.23, 1,123.82 and 636.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.23, 1,123.82 and 636.84 is: 878.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.23 : 1,123.82 = 636.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.23/1,123.82 = 636.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.23x = 1,123.82 × 636.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.23x = 715,693.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,693.53/814.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.98

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