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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.27, 1,221.37 and 566.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.27, 1,221.37 and 566.76 is: 850.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.27 : 1,221.37 = 566.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.27/1,221.37 = 566.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.27x = 1,221.37 × 566.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.27x = 692,220.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,220.69/814.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.11

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