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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.94, 1,224.99 and 426.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.94, 1,224.99 and 426.24 is: 639.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.94 : 1,224.99 = 426.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.94/1,224.99 = 426.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.94x = 1,224.99 × 426.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.94x = 522,139.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,139.74/815.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.92

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