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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.16, 1,220.70 and 525.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.16, 1,220.70 and 525.44 is: 787.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.16 : 1,220.70 = 525.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.16/1,220.70 = 525.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.16x = 1,220.70 × 525.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.16x = 641,404.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,404.61/814.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.81

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