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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.06, 1,123.22 and 519.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.06, 1,123.22 and 519.82 is: 716.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.06 : 1,123.22 = 519.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.06/1,123.22 = 519.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.06x = 1,123.22 × 519.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.06x = 583,867.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,867.79/815.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.35

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