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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.48, 1,221.94 and 568.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.48, 1,221.94 and 568.44 is: 851.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.48 : 1,221.94 = 568.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.48/1,221.94 = 568.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.48x = 1,221.94 × 568.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.48x = 694,599.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,599.57/815.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.77

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