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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.57, 1,125.70 and 484.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.57, 1,125.70 and 484.11 is: 668.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.57 : 1,125.70 = 484.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.57/1,125.70 = 484.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.57x = 1,125.70 × 484.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.57x = 544,961.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,961.42/815.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.20

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