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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.07, 1,126.12 and 462.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.07, 1,126.12 and 462.03 is: 637.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.07 : 1,126.12 = 462.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.07/1,126.12 = 462.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.07x = 1,126.12 × 462.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.07x = 520,301.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,301.22/816.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.57

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