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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.73, 1,222.67 and 405.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.73, 1,222.67 and 405.15 is: 607.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.73 : 1,222.67 = 405.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.73/1,222.67 = 405.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.73x = 1,222.67 × 405.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.73x = 495,356.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,356.61/815.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.26

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