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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.62, 1,125.09 and 520.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.62, 1,125.09 and 520.42 is: 717.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.62 : 1,125.09 = 520.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.62/1,125.09 = 520.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.62x = 1,125.09 × 520.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.62x = 585,519.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,519.34/815.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.88

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