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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.36, 1,124.40 and 552.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.36, 1,124.40 and 552.96 is: 762.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.36 : 1,124.40 = 552.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.36/1,124.40 = 552.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.36x = 1,124.40 × 552.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.36x = 621,748.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,748.22/815.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.54

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