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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.35, 1,220.04 and 726.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.35, 1,220.04 and 726.87 is: 1,088.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.35 : 1,220.04 = 726.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.35/1,220.04 = 726.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.35x = 1,220.04 × 726.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.35x = 886,810.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,810.47/814.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.98

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