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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.96, 1,220.37 and 620.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.96, 1,220.37 and 620.11 is: 928.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.96 : 1,220.37 = 620.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.96/1,220.37 = 620.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.96x = 1,220.37 × 620.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.96x = 756,763.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,763.64/814.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.59

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