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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.47, 1,221.66 and 595.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.47, 1,221.66 and 595.32 is: 892.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.47 : 1,221.66 = 595.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.47/1,221.66 = 595.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.47x = 1,221.66 × 595.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.47x = 727,278.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,278.63/814.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.95

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