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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.42, 1,119.76 and 462.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.42, 1,119.76 and 462.18 is: 637.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.42 : 1,119.76 = 462.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.42/1,119.76 = 462.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.42x = 1,119.76 × 462.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.42x = 517,530.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,530.68/811.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.81

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