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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.39, 1,221.86 and 424.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.39, 1,221.86 and 424.37 is: 636.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.39 : 1,221.86 = 424.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.39/1,221.86 = 424.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.39x = 1,221.86 × 424.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.39x = 518,524.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,524.84/814.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.71

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