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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.09, 1,126.22 and 462.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.09, 1,126.22 and 462.02 is: 637.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.09 : 1,126.22 = 462.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.09/1,126.22 = 462.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.09x = 1,126.22 × 462.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.09x = 520,331.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,331.69/816.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.59

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