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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.74, 1,223.17 and 382.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.74, 1,223.17 and 382.50 is: 573.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.74 : 1,223.17 = 382.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.74/1,223.17 = 382.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.74x = 1,223.17 × 382.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.74x = 467,862.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,862.53/815.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.54

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