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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.25, 1,126.44 and 467.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.25, 1,126.44 and 467.02 is: 644.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.25 : 1,126.44 = 467.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.25/1,126.44 = 467.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.25x = 1,126.44 × 467.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.25x = 526,070.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,070.01/816.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.50

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