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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.62, 1,131.03 and 465.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.62, 1,131.03 and 465.56 is: 642.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.62 : 1,131.03 = 465.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.62/1,131.03 = 465.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.62x = 1,131.03 × 465.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.62x = 526,560.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,560.91/819.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.45

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