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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.27, 1,221.12 and 294.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.27, 1,221.12 and 294.13 is: 441.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.27 : 1,221.12 = 294.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.27/1,221.12 = 294.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.27x = 1,221.12 × 294.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.27x = 359,168.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,168.03/814.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.09

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