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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.36, 1,125.17 and 442.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.36, 1,125.17 and 442.33 is: 610.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.36 : 1,125.17 = 442.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.36/1,125.17 = 442.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.36x = 1,125.17 × 442.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.36x = 497,695.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,695.57/815.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.40

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