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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.68, 1,221.12 and 723.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.68, 1,221.12 and 723.24 is: 1,084.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.68 : 1,221.12 = 723.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.68/1,221.12 = 723.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.68x = 1,221.12 × 723.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.68x = 883,162.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,162.83/814.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.06

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