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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.67, 1,125.35 and 461.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.67, 1,125.35 and 461.55 is: 636.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.67 : 1,125.35 = 461.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.67/1,125.35 = 461.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.67x = 1,125.35 × 461.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.67x = 519,405.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,405.29/815.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.78

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