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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.78, 1,223.25 and 805.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.78, 1,223.25 and 805.06 is: 1,208.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.78 : 1,223.25 = 805.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.78/1,223.25 = 805.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.78x = 1,223.25 × 805.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.78x = 984,789.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,789.65/814.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.66

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