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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.62, 1,221.33 and 632.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.62, 1,221.33 and 632.37 is: 948.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.62 : 1,221.33 = 632.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.62/1,221.33 = 632.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.62x = 1,221.33 × 632.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.62x = 772,332.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,332.45/814.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.09

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