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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.13, 1,222.33 and 486.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.13, 1,222.33 and 486.22 is: 729.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.13 : 1,222.33 = 486.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.13/1,222.33 = 486.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.13x = 1,222.33 × 486.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.13x = 594,320.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,320.08/815.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.11

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