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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.95, 1,222.89 and 382.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.95, 1,222.89 and 382.11 is: 573.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.95 : 1,222.89 = 382.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.95/1,222.89 = 382.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.95x = 1,222.89 × 382.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.95x = 467,278.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,278.50/814.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.38

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