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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.14, 1,228.59 and 614.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.14, 1,228.59 and 614.94 is: 921.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.14 : 1,228.59 = 614.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.14/1,228.59 = 614.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.14x = 1,228.59 × 614.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.14x = 755,509.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,509.13/820.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.20

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