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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.25, 1,222.07 and 381.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.25, 1,222.07 and 381.63 is: 572.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.25 : 1,222.07 = 381.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.25/1,222.07 = 381.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.25x = 1,222.07 × 381.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.25x = 466,376.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,376.67/815.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.07

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