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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.82, 1,125.88 and 466.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.82, 1,125.88 and 466.50 is: 643.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.82 : 1,125.88 = 466.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.82/1,125.88 = 466.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.82x = 1,125.88 × 466.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.82x = 525,223.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,223.02/815.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.80

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