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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.43, 1,222.89 and 295.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.43, 1,222.89 and 295.37 is: 442.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.43 : 1,222.89 = 295.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.43/1,222.89 = 295.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.43x = 1,222.89 × 295.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.43x = 361,205.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,205.02/815.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.96

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