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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.11, 1,124.86 and 465.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.11, 1,124.86 and 465.79 is: 642.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.11 : 1,124.86 = 465.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.11/1,124.86 = 465.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.11x = 1,124.86 × 465.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.11x = 523,948.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,948.54/815.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.79

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