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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.80, 1,222.81 and 382.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.80, 1,222.81 and 382.26 is: 573.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.80 : 1,222.81 = 382.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.80/1,222.81 = 382.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.80x = 1,222.81 × 382.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.80x = 467,437.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,437.13/814.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.68

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