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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.04, 1,222.32 and 403.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.04, 1,222.32 and 403.92 is: 605.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.04 : 1,222.32 = 403.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.04/1,222.32 = 403.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.04x = 1,222.32 × 403.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.04x = 493,719.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,719.49/815.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.76

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