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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.08, 1,220.98 and 375.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.08, 1,220.98 and 375.20 is: 562.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.08 : 1,220.98 = 375.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.08/1,220.98 = 375.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.08x = 1,220.98 × 375.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.08x = 458,111.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,111.70/814.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.74

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