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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.14, 1,124.84 and 465.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.14, 1,124.84 and 465.83 is: 642.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.14 : 1,124.84 = 465.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.14/1,124.84 = 465.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.14x = 1,124.84 × 465.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.14x = 523,979.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,979.76/815.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.81

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