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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.92, 1,124.44 and 465.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.92, 1,124.44 and 465.56 is: 642.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.92 : 1,124.44 = 465.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.92/1,124.44 = 465.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.92x = 1,124.44 × 465.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.92x = 523,494.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,494.29/814.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.39

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