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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.40, 1,223.10 and 572.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.40, 1,223.10 and 572.04 is: 858.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.40 : 1,223.10 = 572.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.40/1,223.10 = 572.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.40x = 1,223.10 × 572.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.40x = 699,662.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,662.12/815.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.06

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