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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.01, 1,222.44 and 398.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.01, 1,222.44 and 398.67 is: 597.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.01 : 1,222.44 = 398.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.01/1,222.44 = 398.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.01x = 1,222.44 × 398.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.01x = 487,350.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,350.15/815.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.97

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