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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.26, 1,125.09 and 465.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.26, 1,125.09 and 465.98 is: 643.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.26 : 1,125.09 = 465.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.26/1,125.09 = 465.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.26x = 1,125.09 × 465.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.26x = 524,269.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,269.44/815.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.07

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