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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.76, 1,226.16 and 529.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.76, 1,226.16 and 529.20 is: 795.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.76 : 1,226.16 = 529.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.76/1,226.16 = 529.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.76x = 1,226.16 × 529.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.76x = 648,883.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,883.87/815.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.43

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