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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.51, 1,222.97 and 295.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.51, 1,222.97 and 295.39 is: 442.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.51 : 1,222.97 = 295.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.51/1,222.97 = 295.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.51x = 1,222.97 × 295.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.51x = 361,253.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,253.11/815.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.98

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