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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.17, 1,221.36 and 294.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.17, 1,221.36 and 294.09 is: 441.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.17 : 1,221.36 = 294.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.17/1,221.36 = 294.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.17x = 1,221.36 × 294.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.17x = 359,189.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,189.76/814.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.17

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