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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.77, 1,131.42 and 465.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.77, 1,131.42 and 465.75 is: 642.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.77 : 1,131.42 = 465.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.77/1,131.42 = 465.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.77x = 1,131.42 × 465.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.77x = 526,957.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,957.99/819.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.81

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