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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.02, 1,222.75 and 267.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.02, 1,222.75 and 267.59 is: 401.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.02 : 1,222.75 = 267.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.02/1,222.75 = 267.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.02x = 1,222.75 × 267.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.02x = 327,190.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,190.23/815.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.45

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