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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.95, 1,224.04 and 405.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.95, 1,224.04 and 405.08 is: 607.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.95 : 1,224.04 = 405.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.95/1,224.04 = 405.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.95x = 1,224.04 × 405.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.95x = 495,826.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,826.99/815.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.67

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