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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.81, 1,126.07 and 605.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.81, 1,126.07 and 605.91 is: 836.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.81 : 1,126.07 = 605.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.81/1,126.07 = 605.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.81x = 1,126.07 × 605.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.81x = 682,294.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,294.04/815.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.34

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