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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.43, 1,125.60 and 484.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.43, 1,125.60 and 484.02 is: 668.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.43 : 1,125.60 = 484.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.43/1,125.60 = 484.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.43x = 1,125.60 × 484.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.43x = 544,812.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,812.91/815.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.13

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