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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.60, 1,126.87 and 462.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.60, 1,126.87 and 462.54 is: 638.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.60 : 1,126.87 = 462.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.60/1,126.87 = 462.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.60x = 1,126.87 × 462.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.60x = 521,222.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,222.45/816.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.28

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