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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.63, 1,125.47 and 461.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.63, 1,125.47 and 461.58 is: 636.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.63 : 1,125.47 = 461.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.63/1,125.47 = 461.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.63x = 1,125.47 × 461.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.63x = 519,492.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,492.13/815.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.93

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