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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.30, 1,221.45 and 525.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.30, 1,221.45 and 525.94 is: 788.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.30 : 1,221.45 = 525.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.30/1,221.45 = 525.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.30x = 1,221.45 × 525.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.30x = 642,409.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,409.41/814.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.91

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