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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.16, 1,222.20 and 526.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.16, 1,222.20 and 526.44 is: 789.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.16 : 1,222.20 = 526.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.16/1,222.20 = 526.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.16x = 1,222.20 × 526.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.16x = 643,414.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,414.97/815.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.31

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