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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.16, 1,124.15 and 549.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.16, 1,124.15 and 549.81 is: 758.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.16 : 1,124.15 = 549.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.16/1,124.15 = 549.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.16x = 1,124.15 × 549.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.16x = 618,066.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,066.16/815.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.21

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