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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.67, 1,125.28 and 536.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.67, 1,125.28 and 536.22 is: 739.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.67 : 1,125.28 = 536.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.67/1,125.28 = 536.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.67x = 1,125.28 × 536.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.67x = 603,397.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,397.64/815.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.76

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