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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.38, 1,122.75 and 581.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.38, 1,122.75 and 581.10 is: 801.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.38 : 1,122.75 = 581.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.38/1,122.75 = 581.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.38x = 1,122.75 × 581.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.38x = 652,430.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,430.03/814.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.14

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