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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.00, 1,126.13 and 461.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.00, 1,126.13 and 461.95 is: 637.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.00 : 1,126.13 = 461.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.00/1,126.13 = 461.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.00x = 1,126.13 × 461.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.00x = 520,218.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,218.26/816.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.52

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