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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.60, 1,126.83 and 462.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.60, 1,126.83 and 462.56 is: 638.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.60 : 1,126.83 = 462.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.60/1,126.83 = 462.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.60x = 1,126.83 × 462.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.60x = 521,220.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,220.85/816.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.28

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