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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.24, 1,220.16 and 428.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.24, 1,220.16 and 428.56 is: 642.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.24 : 1,220.16 = 428.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.24/1,220.16 = 428.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.24x = 1,220.16 × 428.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.24x = 522,911.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,911.77/814.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.21

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