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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.32, 1,123.80 and 465.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.32, 1,123.80 and 465.04 is: 641.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.32 : 1,123.80 = 465.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.32/1,123.80 = 465.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.32x = 1,123.80 × 465.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.32x = 522,611.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,611.95/814.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.78

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