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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.81, 1,125.90 and 484.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.81, 1,125.90 and 484.31 is: 668.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.81 : 1,125.90 = 484.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.81/1,125.90 = 484.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.81x = 1,125.90 × 484.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.81x = 545,287.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,287.44/815.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.40

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