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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.40, 1,221.66 and 643.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.40, 1,221.66 and 643.14 is: 963.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.40 : 1,221.66 = 643.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.40/1,221.66 = 643.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.40x = 1,221.66 × 643.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.40x = 785,698.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,698.41/815.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.57

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