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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.20, 1,222.08 and 382.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.20, 1,222.08 and 382.88 is: 573.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.20 : 1,222.08 = 382.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.20/1,222.08 = 382.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.20x = 1,222.08 × 382.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.20x = 467,909.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,909.99/815.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.98

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