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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.19, 1,126.54 and 467.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.19, 1,126.54 and 467.08 is: 644.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.19 : 1,126.54 = 467.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.19/1,126.54 = 467.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.19x = 1,126.54 × 467.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.19x = 526,187.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,187.70/816.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.69

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