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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.06, 1,220.10 and 731.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.06, 1,220.10 and 731.98 is: 1,097.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.06 : 1,220.10 = 731.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.06/1,220.10 = 731.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.06x = 1,220.10 × 731.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.06x = 893,088.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,088.80/814.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.08

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