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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.59, 1,125.51 and 442.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.59, 1,125.51 and 442.58 is: 610.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.59 : 1,125.51 = 442.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.59/1,125.51 = 442.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.59x = 1,125.51 × 442.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.59x = 498,128.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,128.22/815.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.76

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