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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.49, 1,222.18 and 596.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.49, 1,222.18 and 596.10 is: 893.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.49 : 1,222.18 = 596.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.49/1,222.18 = 596.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.49x = 1,222.18 × 596.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.49x = 728,541.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,541.50/815.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.38

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