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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.76, 1,125.48 and 461.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.76, 1,125.48 and 461.64 is: 636.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.76 : 1,125.48 = 461.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.76/1,125.48 = 461.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.76x = 1,125.48 × 461.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.76x = 519,566.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,566.59/815.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.91

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