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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.72, 1,118.52 and 461.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.72, 1,118.52 and 461.16 is: 636.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.72 : 1,118.52 = 461.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.72/1,118.52 = 461.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.72x = 1,118.52 × 461.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.72x = 515,816.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,816.68/810.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.25

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