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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.76, 1,221.24 and 583.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.76, 1,221.24 and 583.64 is: 874.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.76 : 1,221.24 = 583.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.76/1,221.24 = 583.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.76x = 1,221.24 × 583.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.76x = 712,764.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,764.51/814.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.82

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