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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.36, 1,221.54 and 654.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.36, 1,221.54 and 654.16 is: 981.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.36 : 1,221.54 = 654.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.36/1,221.54 = 654.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.36x = 1,221.54 × 654.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.36x = 799,082.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,082.61/814.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.24

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