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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.09, 1,222.02 and 382.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.09, 1,222.02 and 382.14 is: 572.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.09 : 1,222.02 = 382.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.09/1,222.02 = 382.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.09x = 1,222.02 × 382.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.09x = 466,982.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,982.72/815.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.93

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