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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.99, 1,225.94 and 524.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.99, 1,225.94 and 524.07 is: 787.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.99 : 1,225.94 = 524.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.99/1,225.94 = 524.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.99x = 1,225.94 × 524.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.99x = 642,475.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,475.76/815.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.36

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