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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.09, 1,124.82 and 442.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.09, 1,124.82 and 442.08 is: 610.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.09 : 1,124.82 = 442.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.09/1,124.82 = 442.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.09x = 1,124.82 × 442.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.09x = 497,260.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,260.43/815.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.07

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