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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.87, 1,125.48 and 520.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.87, 1,125.48 and 520.83 is: 718.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.87 : 1,125.48 = 520.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.87/1,125.48 = 520.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.87x = 1,125.48 × 520.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.87x = 586,178.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,178.12/815.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.47

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