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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.03, 1,125.99 and 461.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.03, 1,125.99 and 461.94 is: 637.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.03 : 1,125.99 = 461.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.03/1,125.99 = 461.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.03x = 1,125.99 × 461.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.03x = 520,139.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,139.82/816.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.40

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