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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.94, 1,221.19 and 568.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.94, 1,221.19 and 568.97 is: 852.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.94 : 1,221.19 = 568.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.94/1,221.19 = 568.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.94x = 1,221.19 × 568.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.94x = 694,820.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,820.47/814.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.60

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