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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.22, 1,126.27 and 462.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.22, 1,126.27 and 462.16 is: 637.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.22 : 1,126.27 = 462.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.22/1,126.27 = 462.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.22x = 1,126.27 × 462.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.22x = 520,511.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,511.31/816.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.71

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