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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.36, 1,218.66 and 566.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.36, 1,218.66 and 566.36 is: 847.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.36 : 1,218.66 = 566.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.36/1,218.66 = 566.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.36x = 1,218.66 × 566.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.36x = 690,200.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,200.28/814.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.54

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