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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.52, 1,220.14 and 489.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.52, 1,220.14 and 489.71 is: 733.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.52 : 1,220.14 = 489.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.52/1,220.14 = 489.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.52x = 1,220.14 × 489.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.52x = 597,514.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,514.76/814.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.58

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