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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.69, 1,222.04 and 572.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.69, 1,222.04 and 572.30 is: 858.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.69 : 1,222.04 = 572.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.69/1,222.04 = 572.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.69x = 1,222.04 × 572.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.69x = 699,371.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,371.89/814.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.45

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