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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.25, 1,125.02 and 461.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.25, 1,125.02 and 461.12 is: 636.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.25 : 1,125.02 = 461.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.25/1,125.02 = 461.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.25x = 1,125.02 × 461.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.25x = 518,774.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,774.05/815.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.34

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