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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.79, 1,223.49 and 353.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.79, 1,223.49 and 353.97 is: 530.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.79 : 1,223.49 = 353.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.79/1,223.49 = 353.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.79x = 1,223.49 × 353.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.79x = 433,078.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,078.76/815.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.87

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