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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.62, 1,125.70 and 618.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.62, 1,125.70 and 618.80 is: 854.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.62 : 1,125.70 = 618.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.62/1,125.70 = 618.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.62x = 1,125.70 × 618.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.62x = 696,583.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,583.16/815.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.05

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