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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.68, 1,222.83 and 382.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.68, 1,222.83 and 382.14 is: 573.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.68 : 1,222.83 = 382.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.68/1,222.83 = 382.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.68x = 1,222.83 × 382.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.68x = 467,292.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,292.26/814.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.59

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