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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.03, 1,126.15 and 461.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.03, 1,126.15 and 461.88 is: 637.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.03 : 1,126.15 = 461.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.03/1,126.15 = 461.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.03x = 1,126.15 × 461.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.03x = 520,147.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,147.82/816.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.41

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