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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.69, 1,223.60 and 260.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.69, 1,223.60 and 260.48 is: 390.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.69 : 1,223.60 = 260.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.69/1,223.60 = 260.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.69x = 1,223.60 × 260.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.69x = 318,715.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,715.91/815.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.73

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