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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.01, 1,123.90 and 535.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.01, 1,123.90 and 535.15 is: 737.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.01 : 1,123.90 = 535.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.01/1,123.90 = 535.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.01x = 1,123.90 × 535.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.01x = 601,455.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,455.09/815.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.97

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