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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.06, 1,124.73 and 465.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.06, 1,124.73 and 465.86 is: 642.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.06 : 1,124.73 = 465.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.06/1,124.73 = 465.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.06x = 1,124.73 × 465.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.06x = 523,966.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,966.72/815.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.86

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