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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.63, 1,124.22 and 637.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.63, 1,124.22 and 637.78 is: 880.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.63 : 1,124.22 = 637.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.63/1,124.22 = 637.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.63x = 1,124.22 × 637.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.63x = 717,005.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,005.03/814.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.16

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