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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.84, 1,222.88 and 404.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.84, 1,222.88 and 404.09 is: 605.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.84 : 1,222.88 = 404.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.84/1,222.88 = 404.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.84x = 1,222.88 × 404.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.84x = 494,145.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,145.44/815.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.69

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