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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.54, 1,124.98 and 516.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.54, 1,124.98 and 516.69 is: 712.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.54 : 1,124.98 = 516.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.54/1,124.98 = 516.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.54x = 1,124.98 × 516.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.54x = 581,269.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,269.24/815.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.74

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