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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.61, 1,220.37 and 554.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.61, 1,220.37 and 554.10 is: 831.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.61 : 1,220.37 = 554.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.61/1,220.37 = 554.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.61x = 1,220.37 × 554.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.61x = 676,207.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,207.02/813.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.12

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