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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.56, 1,220.04 and 609.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.56, 1,220.04 and 609.48 is: 912.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.56 : 1,220.04 = 609.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.56/1,220.04 = 609.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.56x = 1,220.04 × 609.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.56x = 743,589.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,589.98/814.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.87

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