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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.73, 1,220.07 and 570.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.73, 1,220.07 and 570.11 is: 853.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.73 : 1,220.07 = 570.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.73/1,220.07 = 570.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.73x = 1,220.07 × 570.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.73x = 695,574.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,574.11/814.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.75

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