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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.86, 1,221.21 and 381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.86, 1,221.21 and 381.24 is: 571.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.86 : 1,221.21 = 381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.86/1,221.21 = 381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.86x = 1,221.21 × 381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.86x = 465,574.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,574.10/814.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.35

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