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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.05, 1,221.23 and 554.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.05, 1,221.23 and 554.64 is: 832.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.05 : 1,221.23 = 554.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.05/1,221.23 = 554.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.05x = 1,221.23 × 554.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.05x = 677,340.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,340.23/814.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.06

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