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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.71, 1,221.07 and 351.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.71, 1,221.07 and 351.51 is: 526.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.71 : 1,221.07 = 351.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.71/1,221.07 = 351.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.71x = 1,221.07 × 351.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.71x = 429,218.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,218.32/814.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.84

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