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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.21, 1,124.93 and 461.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.21, 1,124.93 and 461.19 is: 636.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.21 : 1,124.93 = 461.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.21/1,124.93 = 461.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.21x = 1,124.93 × 461.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.21x = 518,804.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,804.16/815.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.41

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