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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.93, 1,123.28 and 637.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.93, 1,123.28 and 637.60 is: 878.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.93 : 1,123.28 = 637.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.93/1,123.28 = 637.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.93x = 1,123.28 × 637.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.93x = 716,197.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,197.55/814.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.85

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