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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.39, 1,126.64 and 467.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.39, 1,126.64 and 467.07 is: 644.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.39 : 1,126.64 = 467.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.39/1,126.64 = 467.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.39x = 1,126.64 × 467.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.39x = 526,217.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,217.41/816.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.57

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