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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.12, 1,126.20 and 466.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.12, 1,126.20 and 466.83 is: 644.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.12 : 1,126.20 = 466.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.12/1,126.20 = 466.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.12x = 1,126.20 × 466.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.12x = 525,743.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,743.95/816.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.20

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