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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.80, 1,220.64 and 505.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.80, 1,220.64 and 505.20 is: 756.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.80 : 1,220.64 = 505.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.80/1,220.64 = 505.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.80x = 1,220.64 × 505.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.80x = 616,667.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,667.33/814.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.83

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