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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.64, 1,222.09 and 526.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.64, 1,222.09 and 526.47 is: 788.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.64 : 1,222.09 = 526.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.64/1,222.09 = 526.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.64x = 1,222.09 × 526.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.64x = 643,393.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,393.72/815.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.82

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