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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.75, 1,220.70 and 583.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.75, 1,220.70 and 583.29 is: 873.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.75 : 1,220.70 = 583.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.75/1,220.70 = 583.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.75x = 1,220.70 × 583.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.75x = 712,022.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,022.10/814.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.91

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