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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.07, 1,126.17 and 466.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.07, 1,126.17 and 466.75 is: 644.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.07 : 1,126.17 = 466.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.07/1,126.17 = 466.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.07x = 1,126.17 × 466.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.07x = 525,637.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,637.51/816.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.11

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