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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.92, 1,221.90 and 383.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.92, 1,221.90 and 383.20 is: 573.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.92 : 1,221.90 = 383.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.92/1,221.90 = 383.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.92x = 1,221.90 × 383.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.92x = 468,232.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,232.08/815.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.87

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