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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.76, 1,126.98 and 467.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.76, 1,126.98 and 467.32 is: 644.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.76 : 1,126.98 = 467.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.76/1,126.98 = 467.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.76x = 1,126.98 × 467.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.76x = 526,660.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,660.29/816.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.82

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