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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.60, 1,125.48 and 608.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.60, 1,125.48 and 608.24 is: 839.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.60 : 1,125.48 = 608.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.60/1,125.48 = 608.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.60x = 1,125.48 × 608.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.60x = 684,561.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,561.96/815.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.34

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