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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.74, 1,223.75 and 404.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.74, 1,223.75 and 404.89 is: 607.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.74 : 1,223.75 = 404.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.74/1,223.75 = 404.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.74x = 1,223.75 × 404.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.74x = 495,484.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,484.14/815.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.40

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