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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.09, 1,223.07 and 382.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.09, 1,223.07 and 382.25 is: 573.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.09 : 1,223.07 = 382.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.09/1,223.07 = 382.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.09x = 1,223.07 × 382.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.09x = 467,518.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,518.51/815.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.58

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