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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.61, 1,222.84 and 382.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.61, 1,222.84 and 382.53 is: 573.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.61 : 1,222.84 = 382.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.61/1,222.84 = 382.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.61x = 1,222.84 × 382.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.61x = 467,771.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,771.07/815.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.52

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