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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.44, 1,215.44 and 425.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.44, 1,215.44 and 425.88 is: 637.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.44 : 1,215.44 = 425.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.44/1,215.44 = 425.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.44x = 1,215.44 × 425.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.44x = 517,631.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,631.59/811.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.92

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