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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.06, 1,126.04 and 461.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.06, 1,126.04 and 461.92 is: 637.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.06 : 1,126.04 = 461.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.06/1,126.04 = 461.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.06x = 1,126.04 × 461.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.06x = 520,140.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,140.40/816.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.38

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