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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.82, 1,222.82 and 352.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.82, 1,222.82 and 352.91 is: 528.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.82 : 1,222.82 = 352.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.82/1,222.82 = 352.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.82x = 1,222.82 × 352.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.82x = 431,545.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,545.41/815.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.97

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