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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.88, 1,224.30 and 383.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.88, 1,224.30 and 383.04 is: 574.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.88 : 1,224.30 = 383.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.88/1,224.30 = 383.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.88x = 1,224.30 × 383.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.88x = 468,955.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,955.87/815.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.79

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