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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.04, 1,123.56 and 504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.04, 1,123.56 and 504 is: 694.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.04 : 1,123.56 = 504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.04/1,123.56 = 504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.04x = 1,123.56 × 504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.04x = 566,274.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,274.24/815.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.78

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