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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.55, 1,223.75 and 404.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.55, 1,223.75 and 404.68 is: 607.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.55 : 1,223.75 = 404.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.55/1,223.75 = 404.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.55x = 1,223.75 × 404.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.55x = 495,222.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,222.07/815.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.22

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