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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.32, 1,222.29 and 554.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.32, 1,222.29 and 554.31 is: 832.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.32 : 1,222.29 = 554.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.32/1,222.29 = 554.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.32x = 1,222.29 × 554.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.32x = 677,527.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,527.57/814.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.02

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