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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.67, 1,125.61 and 442.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.67, 1,125.61 and 442.64 is: 610.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.67 : 1,125.61 = 442.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.67/1,125.61 = 442.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.67x = 1,125.61 × 442.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.67x = 498,237.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,237.80/815.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.83

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