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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.20, 1,221.83 and 403.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.20, 1,221.83 and 403.68 is: 605.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.20 : 1,221.83 = 403.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.20/1,221.83 = 403.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.20x = 1,221.83 × 403.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.20x = 493,234.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,234.68/814.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.79

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