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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.66, 1,122.92 and 464.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.66, 1,122.92 and 464.34 is: 640.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.66 : 1,122.92 = 464.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.66/1,122.92 = 464.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.66x = 1,122.92 × 464.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.66x = 521,414.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,414.35/813.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.83

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