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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.68, 1,222.41 and 707.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.68, 1,222.41 and 707.22 is: 1,061.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.68 : 1,222.41 = 707.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.68/1,222.41 = 707.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.68x = 1,222.41 × 707.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.68x = 864,512.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,512.80/814.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.17

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