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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.20, 1,220.30 and 554.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.20, 1,220.30 and 554.20 is: 830.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.20 : 1,220.30 = 554.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.20/1,220.30 = 554.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.20x = 1,220.30 × 554.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.20x = 676,290.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,290.26/814.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.62

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