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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.65, 1,220.52 and 556.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.65, 1,220.52 and 556.89 is: 834.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.65 : 1,220.52 = 556.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.65/1,220.52 = 556.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.65x = 1,220.52 × 556.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.65x = 679,695.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,695.38/814.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.34

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