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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.40, 1,126.60 and 462.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.40, 1,126.60 and 462.32 is: 637.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.40 : 1,126.60 = 462.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.40/1,126.60 = 462.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.40x = 1,126.60 × 462.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.40x = 520,849.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,849.71/816.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.98

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