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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.39, 1,125.11 and 466.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.39, 1,125.11 and 466.01 is: 643.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.39 : 1,125.11 = 466.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.39/1,125.11 = 466.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.39x = 1,125.11 × 466.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.39x = 524,308.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,308.05/815.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.02

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