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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.29, 1,223.40 and 469.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.29, 1,223.40 and 469.12 is: 703.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.29 : 1,223.40 = 469.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.29/1,223.40 = 469.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.29x = 1,223.40 × 469.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.29x = 573,921.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,921.41/815.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.95

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