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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.67, 1,222.40 and 595.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.67, 1,222.40 and 595.26 is: 892.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.67 : 1,222.40 = 595.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.67/1,222.40 = 595.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.67x = 1,222.40 × 595.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.67x = 727,638.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,638.22/815.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.08

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