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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.60, 1,221.90 and 555.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.60, 1,221.90 and 555.40 is: 833.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.60 : 1,221.90 = 555.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.60/1,221.90 = 555.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.60x = 1,221.90 × 555.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.60x = 678,643.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,643.26/814.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.10

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