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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.97, 1,220.81 and 375.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.97, 1,220.81 and 375.60 is: 562.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.97 : 1,220.81 = 375.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.97/1,220.81 = 375.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.97x = 1,220.81 × 375.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.97x = 458,534.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,534.36/814.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.64

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