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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.94, 1,125.60 and 535.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.94, 1,125.60 and 535.92 is: 739.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.94 : 1,125.60 = 535.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.94/1,125.60 = 535.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.94x = 1,125.60 × 535.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.94x = 603,231.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,231.55/815.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.31

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