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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.24, 1,221.78 and 468.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.24, 1,221.78 and 468.56 is: 702.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.24 : 1,221.78 = 468.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.24/1,221.78 = 468.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.24x = 1,221.78 × 468.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.24x = 572,477.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,477.24/815.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.22

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