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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.52, 1,220.82 and 380.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.52, 1,220.82 and 380.76 is: 570.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.52 : 1,220.82 = 380.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.52/1,220.82 = 380.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.52x = 1,220.82 × 380.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.52x = 464,839.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,839.42/814.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.69

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