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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.67, 1,126.55 and 537.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.67, 1,126.55 and 537.15 is: 741.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.67 : 1,126.55 = 537.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.67/1,126.55 = 537.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.67x = 1,126.55 × 537.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.67x = 605,124.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,124.11/815.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.88

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