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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.34, 1,126.55 and 467.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.34, 1,126.55 and 467.03 is: 644.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.34 : 1,126.55 = 467.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.34/1,126.55 = 467.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.34x = 1,126.55 × 467.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.34x = 526,132.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,132.65/816.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.50

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