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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.66, 1,224.69 and 632.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.66, 1,224.69 and 632.14 is: 950.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.66 : 1,224.69 = 632.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.66/1,224.69 = 632.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.66x = 1,224.69 × 632.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.66x = 774,175.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,175.54/814.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.31

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