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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.56, 1,125.46 and 442.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.56, 1,125.46 and 442.54 is: 610.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.56 : 1,125.46 = 442.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.56/1,125.46 = 442.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.56x = 1,125.46 × 442.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.56x = 498,053.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,053.23/815.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.69

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