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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.74, 1,222.25 and 403.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.74, 1,222.25 and 403.89 is: 605.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.74 : 1,222.25 = 403.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.74/1,222.25 = 403.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.74x = 1,222.25 × 403.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.74x = 493,652.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,652.53/814.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.90

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