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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.94, 1,223.22 and 551.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.94, 1,223.22 and 551.36 is: 827.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.94 : 1,223.22 = 551.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.94/1,223.22 = 551.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.94x = 1,223.22 × 551.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.94x = 674,434.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,434.58/814.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.59

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