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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.01, 1,222.23 and 785.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.01, 1,222.23 and 785.66 is: 1,179.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.01 : 1,222.23 = 785.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.01/1,222.23 = 785.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.01x = 1,222.23 × 785.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.01x = 960,251.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,251.11/814.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.66

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