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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.34, 1,222.56 and 382.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.34, 1,222.56 and 382.20 is: 573.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.34 : 1,222.56 = 382.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.34/1,222.56 = 382.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.34x = 1,222.56 × 382.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.34x = 467,262.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,262.43/815.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.09

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