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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.24, 1,219.80 and 607.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.24, 1,219.80 and 607.60 is: 910.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.24 : 1,219.80 = 607.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.24/1,219.80 = 607.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.24x = 1,219.80 × 607.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.24x = 741,150.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,150.48/814.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.24

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