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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.86, 1,222.79 and 352.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.86, 1,222.79 and 352.64 is: 529.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.86 : 1,222.79 = 352.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.86/1,222.79 = 352.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.86x = 1,222.79 × 352.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.86x = 431,204.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,204.67/814.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.18

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