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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.25, 1,221.04 and 567.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.25, 1,221.04 and 567.35 is: 850.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.25 : 1,221.04 = 567.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.25/1,221.04 = 567.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.25x = 1,221.04 × 567.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.25x = 692,763.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,763.10/814.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.80

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