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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.70, 1,125.22 and 618.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.70, 1,125.22 and 618.88 is: 853.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.70 : 1,125.22 = 618.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.70/1,125.22 = 618.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.70x = 1,125.22 × 618.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.70x = 696,376.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,376.15/815.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.72

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