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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.14, 1,221.34 and 525.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.14, 1,221.34 and 525.96 is: 788.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.14 : 1,221.34 = 525.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.14/1,221.34 = 525.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.14x = 1,221.34 × 525.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.14x = 642,375.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,375.99/815.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.06

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