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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.39, 1,220.89 and 553.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.39, 1,220.89 and 553.66 is: 830.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.39 : 1,220.89 = 553.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.39/1,220.89 = 553.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.39x = 1,220.89 × 553.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.39x = 675,952.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,952.55/814.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.02

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