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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.55, 1,221.39 and 583.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.55, 1,221.39 and 583.35 is: 873.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.55 : 1,221.39 = 583.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.55/1,221.39 = 583.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.55x = 1,221.39 × 583.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.55x = 712,491.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,491.75/815.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.64

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