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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.38, 1,229.67 and 614.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.38, 1,229.67 and 614.51 is: 922.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.38 : 1,229.67 = 614.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.38/1,229.67 = 614.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.38x = 1,229.67 × 614.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.38x = 755,638.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,638.36/819.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.20

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