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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.96, 1,220.16 and 554.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.96, 1,220.16 and 554.65 is: 830.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.96 : 1,220.16 = 554.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.96/1,220.16 = 554.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.96x = 1,220.16 × 554.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.96x = 676,760.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,760.77/814.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.42

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