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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.88, 1,125.72 and 466.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.88, 1,125.72 and 466.56 is: 643.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.88 : 1,125.72 = 466.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.88/1,125.72 = 466.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.88x = 1,125.72 × 466.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.88x = 525,215.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,215.92/815.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.74

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