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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.86, 1,221.68 and 424.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.86, 1,221.68 and 424.34 is: 636.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.86 : 1,221.68 = 424.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.86/1,221.68 = 424.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.86x = 1,221.68 × 424.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.86x = 518,407.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,407.22/814.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.19

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