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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.90, 1,221.90 and 352.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.90, 1,221.90 and 352.60 is: 528.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.90 : 1,221.90 = 352.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.90/1,221.90 = 352.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.90x = 1,221.90 × 352.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.90x = 430,841.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,841.94/814.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.71

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