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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.26, 1,125.16 and 461.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.26, 1,125.16 and 461.20 is: 636.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.26 : 1,125.16 = 461.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.26/1,125.16 = 461.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.26x = 1,125.16 × 461.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.26x = 518,923.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,923.79/815.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.51

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