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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.74, 1,220.38 and 376.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.74, 1,220.38 and 376.35 is: 563.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.74 : 1,220.38 = 376.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.74/1,220.38 = 376.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.74x = 1,220.38 × 376.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.74x = 459,284.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,284.50/814.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.72

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