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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.64, 1,227.84 and 614.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.64, 1,227.84 and 614.44 is: 920.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.64 : 1,227.84 = 614.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.64/1,227.84 = 614.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.64x = 1,227.84 × 614.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.64x = 754,434.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,434.01/819.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.45

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