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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.85, 1,222.67 and 600.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.85, 1,222.67 and 600.20 is: 900.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.85 : 1,222.67 = 600.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.85/1,222.67 = 600.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.85x = 1,222.67 × 600.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.85x = 733,837.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,837.42/814.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.59

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