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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.71, 1,131.21 and 465.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.71, 1,131.21 and 465.65 is: 642.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.71 : 1,131.21 = 465.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.71/1,131.21 = 465.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.71x = 1,131.21 × 465.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.71x = 526,747.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,747.94/819.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.60

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