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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.53, 1,223.45 and 382.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.53, 1,223.45 and 382.69 is: 574.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.53 : 1,223.45 = 382.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.53/1,223.45 = 382.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.53x = 1,223.45 × 382.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.53x = 468,202.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,202.08/815.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.11

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