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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.10, 1,220.49 and 571.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.10, 1,220.49 and 571.74 is: 856.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.10 : 1,220.49 = 571.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.10/1,220.49 = 571.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.10x = 1,220.49 × 571.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.10x = 697,802.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,802.95/815.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.09

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