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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.44, 1,222.86 and 376.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.44, 1,222.86 and 376.84 is: 565.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.44 : 1,222.86 = 376.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.44/1,222.86 = 376.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.44x = 1,222.86 × 376.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.44x = 460,822.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,822.56/815.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.12

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