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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.78, 1,125.51 and 500.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.78, 1,125.51 and 500.96 is: 691.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.78 : 1,125.51 = 500.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.78/1,125.51 = 500.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.78x = 1,125.51 × 500.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.78x = 563,835.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,835.49/815.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.16

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