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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.20, 1,214.30 and 550.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.20, 1,214.30 and 550.20 is: 824.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.20 : 1,214.30 = 550.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.20/1,214.30 = 550.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.20x = 1,214.30 × 550.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.20x = 668,107.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,107.86/810.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.62

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