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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.50, 1,126.77 and 467.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.50, 1,126.77 and 467.20 is: 644.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.50 : 1,126.77 = 467.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.50/1,126.77 = 467.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.50x = 1,126.77 × 467.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.50x = 526,426.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,426.94/816.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.74

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