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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.13, 1,220.27 and 555.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.13, 1,220.27 and 555.39 is: 831.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.13 : 1,220.27 = 555.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.13/1,220.27 = 555.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.13x = 1,220.27 × 555.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.13x = 677,722.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,722.98/815.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.43

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