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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.92, 1,223.50 and 425.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.92, 1,223.50 and 425.24 is: 638.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.92 : 1,223.50 = 425.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.92/1,223.50 = 425.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.92x = 1,223.50 × 425.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.92x = 520,281.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,281.14/814.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.44

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