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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.02, 1,126.04 and 461.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.02, 1,126.04 and 461.91 is: 637.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.02 : 1,126.04 = 461.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.02/1,126.04 = 461.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.02x = 1,126.04 × 461.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.02x = 520,126.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,126.83/816.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.40

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