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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.32, 1,124.52 and 520.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.32, 1,124.52 and 520.36 is: 717.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.32 : 1,124.52 = 520.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.32/1,124.52 = 520.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.32x = 1,124.52 × 520.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.32x = 585,155.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,155.23/815.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.70

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