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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.26, 1,223.85 and 619.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.26, 1,223.85 and 619.86 is: 931.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.26 : 1,223.85 = 619.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.26/1,223.85 = 619.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.26x = 1,223.85 × 619.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.26x = 758,615.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,615.66/814.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.66

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