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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.10, 1,223.22 and 599.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.10, 1,223.22 and 599.22 is: 899.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.10 : 1,223.22 = 599.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.10/1,223.22 = 599.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.10x = 1,223.22 × 599.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.10x = 732,977.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,977.89/815.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.25

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