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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.51, 1,220.83 and 380.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.51, 1,220.83 and 380.75 is: 570.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.51 : 1,220.83 = 380.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.51/1,220.83 = 380.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.51x = 1,220.83 × 380.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.51x = 464,831.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,831.02/814.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.69

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