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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.82, 1,222.56 and 469.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.82, 1,222.56 and 469.14 is: 703.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.82 : 1,222.56 = 469.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.82/1,222.56 = 469.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.82x = 1,222.56 × 469.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.82x = 573,551.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,551.80/815.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.04

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