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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.84, 1,220.64 and 659.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.84, 1,220.64 and 659.98 is: 988.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.84 : 1,220.64 = 659.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.84/1,220.64 = 659.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.84x = 1,220.64 × 659.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.84x = 805,597.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,597.99/814.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.66

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