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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.40, 1,220.94 and 692.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.40, 1,220.94 and 692.28 is: 1,036.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.40 : 1,220.94 = 692.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.40/1,220.94 = 692.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.40x = 1,220.94 × 692.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.40x = 845,232.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,232.34/815.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.59

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