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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.21, 1,126.35 and 466.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.21, 1,126.35 and 466.92 is: 644.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.21 : 1,126.35 = 466.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.21/1,126.35 = 466.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.21x = 1,126.35 × 466.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.21x = 525,915.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,915.34/816.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.34

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