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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.59, 1,125.52 and 442.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.59, 1,125.52 and 442.57 is: 610.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.59 : 1,125.52 = 442.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.59/1,125.52 = 442.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.59x = 1,125.52 × 442.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.59x = 498,121.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,121.39/815.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.75

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