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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.27, 1,125.01 and 461.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.27, 1,125.01 and 461.16 is: 636.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.27 : 1,125.01 = 461.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.27/1,125.01 = 461.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.27x = 1,125.01 × 461.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.27x = 518,809.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,809.61/815.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.37

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