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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.38, 1,126.59 and 462.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.38, 1,126.59 and 462.37 is: 638.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.38 : 1,126.59 = 462.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.38/1,126.59 = 462.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.38x = 1,126.59 × 462.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.38x = 520,893.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,893.47/816.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.06

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