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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.76, 1,126.08 and 536

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.76, 1,126.08 and 536 is: 739.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.76 : 1,126.08 = 536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.76/1,126.08 = 536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.76x = 1,126.08 × 536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.76x = 603,578.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,578.88/815.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.90

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