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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.66, 1,123.50 and 639.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.66, 1,123.50 and 639.70 is: 882.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.66 : 1,123.50 = 639.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.66/1,123.50 = 639.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.66x = 1,123.50 × 639.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.66x = 718,702.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,702.54/814.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.21

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