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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.56, 1,126.86 and 467.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.56, 1,126.86 and 467.26 is: 644.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.56 : 1,126.86 = 467.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.56/1,126.86 = 467.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.56x = 1,126.86 × 467.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.56x = 526,536.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,536.60/816.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.82

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