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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.88, 1,222 and 641.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.88, 1,222 and 641.88 is: 962.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.88 : 1,222 = 641.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.88/1,222 = 641.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.88x = 1,222 × 641.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.88x = 784,377.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,377.36/814.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.57

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