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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.13, 1,125.05 and 553.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.13, 1,125.05 and 553.23 is: 763.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.13 : 1,125.05 = 553.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.13/1,125.05 = 553.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.13x = 1,125.05 × 553.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.13x = 622,411.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,411.41/815.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.57

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