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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.56, 1,130.89 and 465.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.56, 1,130.89 and 465.52 is: 642.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.56 : 1,130.89 = 465.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.56/1,130.89 = 465.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.56x = 1,130.89 × 465.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.56x = 526,451.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,451.91/819.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.36

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