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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.60, 1,220.40 and 554.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.60, 1,220.40 and 554.40 is: 831.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.60 : 1,220.40 = 554.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.60/1,220.40 = 554.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.60x = 1,220.40 × 554.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.60x = 676,589.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,589.76/813.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.60

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