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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.80, 1,223.40 and 632.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.80, 1,223.40 and 632.40 is: 949.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.80 : 1,223.40 = 632.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.80/1,223.40 = 632.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.80x = 1,223.40 × 632.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.80x = 773,678.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,678.16/814.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.53

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