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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.06, 1,221.08 and 381.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.06, 1,221.08 and 381.52 is: 572.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.06 : 1,221.08 = 381.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.06/1,221.08 = 381.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.06x = 1,221.08 × 381.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.06x = 465,866.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,866.44/814.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.28

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