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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.75, 1,223.36 and 295.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.75, 1,223.36 and 295.68 is: 443.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.75 : 1,223.36 = 295.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.75/1,223.36 = 295.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.75x = 1,223.36 × 295.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.75x = 361,723.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,723.08/815.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.43

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