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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.09, 1,125.70 and 659.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.09, 1,125.70 and 659.41 is: 910.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.09 : 1,125.70 = 659.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.09/1,125.70 = 659.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.09x = 1,125.70 × 659.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.09x = 742,293.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,293.37/815.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.69

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