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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.59, 1,124.71 and 628.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.59, 1,124.71 and 628.62 is: 866.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.59 : 1,124.71 = 628.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.59/1,124.71 = 628.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.59x = 1,124.71 × 628.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.59x = 707,015.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,015.20/815.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.88

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