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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.04, 1,126.14 and 461.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.04, 1,126.14 and 461.98 is: 637.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.04 : 1,126.14 = 461.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.04/1,126.14 = 461.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.04x = 1,126.14 × 461.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.04x = 520,254.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,254.16/816.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.54

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