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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.21, 1,126.40 and 467.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.21, 1,126.40 and 467.01 is: 644.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.21 : 1,126.40 = 467.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.21/1,126.40 = 467.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.21x = 1,126.40 × 467.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.21x = 526,037.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,037.73/816.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.49

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