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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.84, 1,125.87 and 442.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.84, 1,125.87 and 442.82 is: 611.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.84 : 1,125.87 = 442.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.84/1,125.87 = 442.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.84x = 1,125.87 × 442.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.84x = 498,561.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,561.89/815.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.10

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