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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.40, 1,119.54 and 462.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.40, 1,119.54 and 462.28 is: 637.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.40 : 1,119.54 = 462.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.40/1,119.54 = 462.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.40x = 1,119.54 × 462.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.40x = 517,540.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,540.95/811.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.84

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