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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.45, 1,123.51 and 535.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.45, 1,123.51 and 535.20 is: 737.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.45 : 1,123.51 = 535.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.45/1,123.51 = 535.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.45x = 1,123.51 × 535.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.45x = 601,296.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,296.14/815.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.38

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