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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.76, 1,225.31 and 679.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.76, 1,225.31 and 679.49 is: 1,021.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.76 : 1,225.31 = 679.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.76/1,225.31 = 679.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.76x = 1,225.31 × 679.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.76x = 832,584.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,584.78/814.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.88

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