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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.55, 1,222.60 and 382.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.55, 1,222.60 and 382.59 is: 573.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.55 : 1,222.60 = 382.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.55/1,222.60 = 382.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.55x = 1,222.60 × 382.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.55x = 467,754.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,754.53/815.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.54

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