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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.05, 1,221.52 and 536.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.05, 1,221.52 and 536.40 is: 804.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.05 : 1,221.52 = 536.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.05/1,221.52 = 536.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.05x = 1,221.52 × 536.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.05x = 655,223.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,223.33/814.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.89

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