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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.85, 1,125.93 and 466.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.85, 1,125.93 and 466.54 is: 643.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.85 : 1,125.93 = 466.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.85/1,125.93 = 466.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.85x = 1,125.93 × 466.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.85x = 525,291.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,291.38/815.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.86

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