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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.34, 1,221.51 and 651.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.34, 1,221.51 and 651.26 is: 976.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.34 : 1,221.51 = 651.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.34/1,221.51 = 651.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.34x = 1,221.51 × 651.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.34x = 795,520.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,520.60/814.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.89

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