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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.62, 1,219.84 and 568.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.62, 1,219.84 and 568.58 is: 851.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.62 : 1,219.84 = 568.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.62/1,219.84 = 568.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.62x = 1,219.84 × 568.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.62x = 693,576.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,576.63/814.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.41

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