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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.13, 1,124.82 and 500.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.13, 1,124.82 and 500.27 is: 690.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.13 : 1,124.82 = 500.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.13/1,124.82 = 500.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.13x = 1,124.82 × 500.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.13x = 562,708.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,708.08/815.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.33

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