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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.34, 1,120.12 and 624.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.34, 1,120.12 and 624.46 is: 862.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.34 : 1,120.12 = 624.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.34/1,120.12 = 624.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.34x = 1,120.12 × 624.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.34x = 699,470.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,470.14/811.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.12

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