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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.16, 1,126.26 and 462.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.16, 1,126.26 and 462.04 is: 637.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.16 : 1,126.26 = 462.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.16/1,126.26 = 462.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.16x = 1,126.26 × 462.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.16x = 520,377.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,377.17/816.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.59

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