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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.22, 1,220.99 and 554.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.22, 1,220.99 and 554.37 is: 831.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.22 : 1,220.99 = 554.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.22/1,220.99 = 554.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.22x = 1,220.99 × 554.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.22x = 676,880.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,880.23/814.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.32

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