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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.59, 1,220.58 and 731.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.59, 1,220.58 and 731.70 is: 1,096.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.59 : 1,220.58 = 731.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.59/1,220.58 = 731.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.59x = 1,220.58 × 731.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.59x = 893,098.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,098.39/814.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.38

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