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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.19, 1,223.10 and 599.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.19, 1,223.10 and 599.13 is: 900.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.19 : 1,223.10 = 599.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.19/1,223.10 = 599.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.19x = 1,223.10 × 599.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.19x = 732,795.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,795.90/814.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.04

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