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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.69, 1,124.75 and 520.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.69, 1,124.75 and 520.85 is: 718.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.69 : 1,124.75 = 520.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.69/1,124.75 = 520.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.69x = 1,124.75 × 520.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.69x = 585,830.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,830.15/815.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.20

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