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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.51, 1,126.97 and 467.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.51, 1,126.97 and 467.40 is: 645.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.51 : 1,126.97 = 467.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.51/1,126.97 = 467.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.51x = 1,126.97 × 467.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.51x = 526,741.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,741.31/816.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.12

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