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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.29, 1,125.10 and 442.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.29, 1,125.10 and 442.27 is: 610.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.29 : 1,125.10 = 442.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.29/1,125.10 = 442.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.29x = 1,125.10 × 442.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.29x = 497,599.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,599.94/815.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.33

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