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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.03, 1,220.06 and 374.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.03, 1,220.06 and 374.67 is: 561.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.03 : 1,220.06 = 374.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.03/1,220.06 = 374.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.03x = 1,220.06 × 374.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.03x = 457,116.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,116.69/814.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.55

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