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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.99, 1,126.02 and 442.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.99, 1,126.02 and 442.96 is: 611.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.99 : 1,126.02 = 442.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.99/1,126.02 = 442.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.99x = 1,126.02 × 442.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.99x = 498,773.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,773.97/815.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.25

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