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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.88, 1,124.73 and 465.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.88, 1,124.73 and 465.77 is: 642.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.88 : 1,124.73 = 465.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.88/1,124.73 = 465.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.88x = 1,124.73 × 465.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.88x = 523,865.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,865.49/814.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.87

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