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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.54, 1,124.86 and 566.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.54, 1,124.86 and 566.66 is: 781.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.54 : 1,124.86 = 566.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.54/1,124.86 = 566.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.54x = 1,124.86 × 566.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.54x = 637,406.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,406.13/815.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.58

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