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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.24, 1,124.98 and 479.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.24, 1,124.98 and 479.10 is: 661.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.24 : 1,124.98 = 479.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.24/1,124.98 = 479.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.24x = 1,124.98 × 479.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.24x = 538,972.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,972.29/815.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.12

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