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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.41, 1,125.22 and 461.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.41, 1,125.22 and 461.37 is: 636.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.41 : 1,125.22 = 461.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.41/1,125.22 = 461.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.41x = 1,125.22 × 461.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.41x = 519,142.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,142.75/815.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.66

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