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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.61, 1,125.36 and 520.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.61, 1,125.36 and 520.77 is: 718.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.61 : 1,125.36 = 520.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.61/1,125.36 = 520.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.61x = 1,125.36 × 520.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.61x = 586,053.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,053.73/815.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.55

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