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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.04, 1,221.96 and 381.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.04, 1,221.96 and 381.84 is: 572.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.04 : 1,221.96 = 381.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.04/1,221.96 = 381.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.04x = 1,221.96 × 381.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.04x = 466,593.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,593.21/815.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.48

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