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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.62, 1,222.95 and 652.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.62, 1,222.95 and 652.11 is: 978.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.62 : 1,222.95 = 652.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.62/1,222.95 = 652.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.62x = 1,222.95 × 652.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.62x = 797,497.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,497.92/814.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.98

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