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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815, 1,124.32 and 500.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815, 1,124.32 and 500.16 is: 689.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815 : 1,124.32 = 500.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815/1,124.32 = 500.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815x = 1,124.32 × 500.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815x = 562,339.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,339.89/815
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.99

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