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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.64, 1,126.06 and 618.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.64, 1,126.06 and 618.81 is: 854.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.64 : 1,126.06 = 618.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.64/1,126.06 = 618.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.64x = 1,126.06 × 618.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.64x = 696,815.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,815.64/815.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.32

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