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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.81, 1,303.60 and 814.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.81, 1,303.60 and 814.65 is: 1,227.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.81 : 1,303.60 = 814.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.81/1,303.60 = 814.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.81x = 1,303.60 × 814.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.81x = 1,061,977.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,977.74/864.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.99

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