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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.84, 1,223.34 and 382.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.84, 1,223.34 and 382.64 is: 573.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.84 : 1,223.34 = 382.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.84/1,223.34 = 382.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.84x = 1,223.34 × 382.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.84x = 468,098.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,098.82/815.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.76

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