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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.15, 1,221.82 and 553.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.15, 1,221.82 and 553.53 is: 830.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.15 : 1,221.82 = 553.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.15/1,221.82 = 553.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.15x = 1,221.82 × 553.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.15x = 676,317.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,317.22/814.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.70

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