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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.56, 1,223.46 and 425

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.56, 1,223.46 and 425 is: 637.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.56 : 1,223.46 = 425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.56/1,223.46 = 425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.56x = 1,223.46 × 425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.56x = 519,970.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,970.50/815.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.56

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