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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.31, 1,222.25 and 583.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.31, 1,222.25 and 583.62 is: 874.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.31 : 1,222.25 = 583.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.31/1,222.25 = 583.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.31x = 1,222.25 × 583.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.31x = 713,326.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,326.63/815.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.91

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