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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.40, 1,130.72 and 465.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.40, 1,130.72 and 465.34 is: 642.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.40 : 1,130.72 = 465.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.40/1,130.72 = 465.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.40x = 1,130.72 × 465.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.40x = 526,169.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,169.24/819.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.14

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