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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.59, 1,222.24 and 632.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.59, 1,222.24 and 632.13 is: 947.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.59 : 1,222.24 = 632.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.59/1,222.24 = 632.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.59x = 1,222.24 × 632.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.59x = 772,605.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,605.30/815.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.30

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