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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.24, 1,214.10 and 550.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.24, 1,214.10 and 550.60 is: 824.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.24 : 1,214.10 = 550.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.24/1,214.10 = 550.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.24x = 1,214.10 × 550.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.24x = 668,483.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,483.46/811.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.03

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