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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.12, 1,124.44 and 520.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.12, 1,124.44 and 520.08 is: 717.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.12 : 1,124.44 = 520.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.12/1,124.44 = 520.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.12x = 1,124.44 × 520.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.12x = 584,798.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,798.76/815.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.44

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