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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.49, 1,220.68 and 595.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.49, 1,220.68 and 595.10 is: 891.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.49 : 1,220.68 = 595.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.49/1,220.68 = 595.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.49x = 1,220.68 × 595.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.49x = 726,426.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,426.67/814.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.88

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