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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.29, 1,125.62 and 536.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.29, 1,125.62 and 536.02 is: 740.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.29 : 1,125.62 = 536.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.29/1,125.62 = 536.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.29x = 1,125.62 × 536.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.29x = 603,354.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,354.83/815.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.05

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