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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.04, 1,125.02 and 496.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.04, 1,125.02 and 496.01 is: 684.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.04 : 1,125.02 = 496.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.04/1,125.02 = 496.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.04x = 1,125.02 × 496.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.04x = 558,016.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,016.79/815.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.65

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