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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.38, 1,223.28 and 469.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.38, 1,223.28 and 469.11 is: 703.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.38 : 1,223.28 = 469.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.38/1,223.28 = 469.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.38x = 1,223.28 × 469.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.38x = 573,852.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,852.88/815.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.79

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