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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.78, 1,220.48 and 539.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.78, 1,220.48 and 539.99 is: 808.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.78 : 1,220.48 = 539.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.78/1,220.48 = 539.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.78x = 1,220.48 × 539.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.78x = 659,047.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,047.00/814.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.86

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