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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.76, 1,221.21 and 403.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.76, 1,221.21 and 403.88 is: 604.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.76 : 1,221.21 = 403.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.76/1,221.21 = 403.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.76x = 1,221.21 × 403.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.76x = 493,216.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,216.19/815.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.61

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