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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.53, 1,125.73 and 484.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.53, 1,125.73 and 484.07 is: 668.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.53 : 1,125.73 = 484.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.53/1,125.73 = 484.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.53x = 1,125.73 × 484.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.53x = 544,932.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,932.12/815.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.19

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