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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.62, 1,220.56 and 651.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.62, 1,220.56 and 651.96 is: 976.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.62 : 1,220.56 = 651.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.62/1,220.56 = 651.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.62x = 1,220.56 × 651.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.62x = 795,757.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,757.11/814.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.84

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