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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.29, 1,126.31 and 462.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.29, 1,126.31 and 462.23 is: 637.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.29 : 1,126.31 = 462.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.29/1,126.31 = 462.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.29x = 1,126.31 × 462.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.29x = 520,606.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,606.33/816.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.78

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