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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.37, 1,124.22 and 552.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.37, 1,124.22 and 552.93 is: 762.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.37 : 1,124.22 = 552.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.37/1,124.22 = 552.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.37x = 1,124.22 × 552.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.37x = 621,614.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,614.96/815.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.37

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