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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.24, 1,220.14 and 571.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.24, 1,220.14 and 571.24 is: 856.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.24 : 1,220.14 = 571.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.24/1,220.14 = 571.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.24x = 1,220.14 × 571.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.24x = 696,992.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,992.77/814.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.00

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