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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.05, 1,124.54 and 520.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.05, 1,124.54 and 520.08 is: 717.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.05 : 1,124.54 = 520.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.05/1,124.54 = 520.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.05x = 1,124.54 × 520.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.05x = 584,850.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,850.76/815.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.56

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