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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.77, 1,223.75 and 296.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.77, 1,223.75 and 296.01 is: 444.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.77 : 1,223.75 = 296.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.77/1,223.75 = 296.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.77x = 1,223.75 × 296.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.77x = 362,246.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,246.46/815.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.05

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