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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.20, 1,126.33 and 466.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.20, 1,126.33 and 466.88 is: 644.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.20 : 1,126.33 = 466.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.20/1,126.33 = 466.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.20x = 1,126.33 × 466.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.20x = 525,860.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,860.95/816.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.28

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