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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.82, 1,125.99 and 535.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.82, 1,125.99 and 535.56 is: 739.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.82 : 1,125.99 = 535.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.82/1,125.99 = 535.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.82x = 1,125.99 × 535.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.82x = 603,035.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,035.20/815.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.18

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