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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.07, 1,223.42 and 555.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.07, 1,223.42 and 555.09 is: 833.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.07 : 1,223.42 = 555.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.07/1,223.42 = 555.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.07x = 1,223.42 × 555.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.07x = 679,105.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,105.43/815.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.19

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