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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.73, 1,126.81 and 462.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.73, 1,126.81 and 462.61 is: 638.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.73 : 1,126.81 = 462.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.73/1,126.81 = 462.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.73x = 1,126.81 × 462.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.73x = 521,271.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,271.26/816.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.24

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