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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.22, 1,124.73 and 465.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.22, 1,124.73 and 465.66 is: 642.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.22 : 1,124.73 = 465.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.22/1,124.73 = 465.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.22x = 1,124.73 × 465.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.22x = 523,741.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,741.77/815.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.45

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