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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.48, 1,221.10 and 607.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.48, 1,221.10 and 607.93 is: 911.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.48 : 1,221.10 = 607.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.48/1,221.10 = 607.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.48x = 1,221.10 × 607.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.48x = 742,338.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,338.75/814.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.43

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