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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.03, 1,125.34 and 500.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.03, 1,125.34 and 500.73 is: 691.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.03 : 1,125.34 = 500.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.03/1,125.34 = 500.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.03x = 1,125.34 × 500.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.03x = 563,486.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,486.03/815.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.37

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