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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.33, 1,125.16 and 442.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.33, 1,125.16 and 442.31 is: 610.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.33 : 1,125.16 = 442.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.33/1,125.16 = 442.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.33x = 1,125.16 × 442.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.33x = 497,669.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,669.52/815.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.39

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