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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815, 1,124.76 and 465.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815, 1,124.76 and 465.80 is: 642.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815 : 1,124.76 = 465.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815/1,124.76 = 465.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815x = 1,124.76 × 465.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815x = 523,913.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,913.21/815
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.84

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