Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814, 1,221 and 472
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 814, 1,221 and 472 is: 708
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
814 : 1,221 = 472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
814/1,221 = 472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
814x = 1,221 × 472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
814x = 576,312 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 576,312/814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 708
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