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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.62, 1,125.72 and 651.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.62, 1,125.72 and 651.12 is: 898.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.62 : 1,125.72 = 651.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.62/1,125.72 = 651.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.62x = 1,125.72 × 651.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.62x = 732,978.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,978.81/815.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.68

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