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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.20, 1,220.40 and 424.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.20, 1,220.40 and 424.08 is: 635.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.20 : 1,220.40 = 424.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.20/1,220.40 = 424.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.20x = 1,220.40 × 424.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.20x = 517,547.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,547.23/814.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.65

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