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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.59, 1,126.91 and 467.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.59, 1,126.91 and 467.39 is: 645.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.59 : 1,126.91 = 467.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.59/1,126.91 = 467.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.59x = 1,126.91 × 467.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.59x = 526,702.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,702.00/816.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.01

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