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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.70, 1,223.40 and 376.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.70, 1,223.40 and 376.93 is: 565.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.70 : 1,223.40 = 376.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.70/1,223.40 = 376.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.70x = 1,223.40 × 376.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.70x = 461,134.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,134.28/815.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.32

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