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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.09, 1,221.12 and 351.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.09, 1,221.12 and 351.79 is: 527.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.09 : 1,221.12 = 351.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.09/1,221.12 = 351.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.09x = 1,221.12 × 351.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.09x = 429,577.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,577.80/814.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.68

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