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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.76, 1,222.14 and 403.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.76, 1,222.14 and 403.71 is: 605.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.76 : 1,222.14 = 403.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.76/1,222.14 = 403.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.76x = 1,222.14 × 403.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.76x = 493,390.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,390.14/814.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.57

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