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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.84, 1,223.77 and 268.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.84, 1,223.77 and 268.06 is: 402.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.84 : 1,223.77 = 268.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.84/1,223.77 = 268.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.84x = 1,223.77 × 268.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.84x = 328,040.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,040.06/815.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.09

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