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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.82, 1,223.31 and 633.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.82, 1,223.31 and 633.38 is: 950.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.82 : 1,223.31 = 633.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.82/1,223.31 = 633.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.82x = 1,223.31 × 633.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.82x = 774,820.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,820.09/814.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.91

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