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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.32, 1,222.06 and 381.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.32, 1,222.06 and 381.56 is: 571.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.32 : 1,222.06 = 381.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.32/1,222.06 = 381.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.32x = 1,222.06 × 381.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.32x = 466,289.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,289.21/815.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.91

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