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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.79, 1,222.18 and 572.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.79, 1,222.18 and 572.40 is: 858.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.79 : 1,222.18 = 572.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.79/1,222.18 = 572.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.79x = 1,222.18 × 572.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.79x = 699,569.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,569.72/814.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.59

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