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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.13, 1,117.98 and 442.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.13, 1,117.98 and 442.13 is: 610.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.13 : 1,117.98 = 442.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.13/1,117.98 = 442.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.13x = 1,117.98 × 442.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.13x = 494,284.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,284.70/810.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.13

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