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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.32, 1,125.04 and 483.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.32, 1,125.04 and 483.68 is: 667.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.32 : 1,125.04 = 483.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.32/1,125.04 = 483.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.32x = 1,125.04 × 483.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.32x = 544,159.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,159.35/815.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.42

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