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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.39, 1,220.67 and 716.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.39, 1,220.67 and 716.58 is: 1,074.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.39 : 1,220.67 = 716.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.39/1,220.67 = 716.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.39x = 1,220.67 × 716.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.39x = 874,707.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,707.71/814.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.07

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