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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.70, 1,220.43 and 525.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.70, 1,220.43 and 525.53 is: 787.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.70 : 1,220.43 = 525.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.70/1,220.43 = 525.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.70x = 1,220.43 × 525.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.70x = 641,372.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,372.58/814.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.25

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