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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.60, 1,221.92 and 351.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.60, 1,221.92 and 351.72 is: 527.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.60 : 1,221.92 = 351.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.60/1,221.92 = 351.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.60x = 1,221.92 × 351.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.60x = 429,773.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,773.70/814.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.59

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