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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.98, 1,221.39 and 597.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.98, 1,221.39 and 597.54 is: 895.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.98 : 1,221.39 = 597.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.98/1,221.39 = 597.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.98x = 1,221.39 × 597.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.98x = 729,829.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,829.38/814.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.52

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