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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.59, 1,222.20 and 352.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.59, 1,222.20 and 352.53 is: 528.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.59 : 1,222.20 = 352.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.59/1,222.20 = 352.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.59x = 1,222.20 × 352.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.59x = 430,862.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,862.17/814.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.93

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