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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.50, 1,221.77 and 294.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.50, 1,221.77 and 294.55 is: 441.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.50 : 1,221.77 = 294.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.50/1,221.77 = 294.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.50x = 1,221.77 × 294.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.50x = 359,872.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,872.35/814.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.83

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