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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.89, 1,124.26 and 460.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.89, 1,124.26 and 460.76 is: 635.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.89 : 1,124.26 = 460.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.89/1,124.26 = 460.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.89x = 1,124.26 × 460.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.89x = 518,014.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,014.04/814.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.69

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