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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.10, 1,220.74 and 294.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.10, 1,220.74 and 294.08 is: 440.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.10 : 1,220.74 = 294.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.10/1,220.74 = 294.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.10x = 1,220.74 × 294.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.10x = 358,988.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,988.38/814.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.97

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