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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.02, 1,125.83 and 466.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.02, 1,125.83 and 466.62 is: 643.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.02 : 1,125.83 = 466.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.02/1,125.83 = 466.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.02x = 1,125.83 × 466.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.02x = 525,334.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,334.79/816.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.78

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