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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.88, 1,124.52 and 465.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.88, 1,124.52 and 465.52 is: 642.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.88 : 1,124.52 = 465.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.88/1,124.52 = 465.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.88x = 1,124.52 × 465.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.88x = 523,486.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,486.55/814.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.41

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