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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.23, 1,220.40 and 631.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.23, 1,220.40 and 631.04 is: 945.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.23 : 1,220.40 = 631.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.23/1,220.40 = 631.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.23x = 1,220.40 × 631.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.23x = 770,115.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,115.11/814.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.82

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