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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.26, 1,125.18 and 465.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.26, 1,125.18 and 465.88 is: 642.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.26 : 1,125.18 = 465.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.26/1,125.18 = 465.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.26x = 1,125.18 × 465.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.26x = 524,198.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,198.86/815.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.98

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