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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.44, 1,125.32 and 484.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.44, 1,125.32 and 484.06 is: 668.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.44 : 1,125.32 = 484.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.44/1,125.32 = 484.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.44x = 1,125.32 × 484.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.44x = 544,722.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,722.40/815.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.01

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