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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.76, 1,125.09 and 520.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.76, 1,125.09 and 520.56 is: 717.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.76 : 1,125.09 = 520.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.76/1,125.09 = 520.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.76x = 1,125.09 × 520.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.76x = 585,676.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,676.85/815.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.95

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