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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.75, 1,125.73 and 442.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.75, 1,125.73 and 442.73 is: 610.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.75 : 1,125.73 = 442.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.75/1,125.73 = 442.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.75x = 1,125.73 × 442.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.75x = 498,394.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,394.44/815.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.96

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