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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.76, 1,215.71 and 465.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.76, 1,215.71 and 465.28 is: 696.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.76 : 1,215.71 = 465.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.76/1,215.71 = 465.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.76x = 1,215.71 × 465.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.76x = 565,641.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,641.93/811.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.81

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