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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.69, 1,222.44 and 381.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.69, 1,222.44 and 381.79 is: 572.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.69 : 1,222.44 = 381.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.69/1,222.44 = 381.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.69x = 1,222.44 × 381.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.69x = 466,715.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,715.37/814.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.87

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