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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.76, 1,221.83 and 352.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.76, 1,221.83 and 352.50 is: 528.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.76 : 1,221.83 = 352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.76/1,221.83 = 352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.76x = 1,221.83 × 352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.76x = 430,694.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,694.19/814.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.62

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