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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.59, 1,220.74 and 631.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.59, 1,220.74 and 631.13 is: 945.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.59 : 1,220.74 = 631.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.59/1,220.74 = 631.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.59x = 1,220.74 × 631.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.59x = 770,437.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,437.95/814.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.80

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