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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.75, 1,221.54 and 554.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.75, 1,221.54 and 554.11 is: 830.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.75 : 1,221.54 = 554.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.75/1,221.54 = 554.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.75x = 1,221.54 × 554.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.75x = 676,867.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,867.53/814.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.77

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