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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.92, 1,125.60 and 606.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.92, 1,125.60 and 606.16 is: 836.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.92 : 1,125.60 = 606.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.92/1,125.60 = 606.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.92x = 1,125.60 × 606.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.92x = 682,293.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,293.70/815.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.23

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