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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.45, 1,119.78 and 462.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.45, 1,119.78 and 462.13 is: 637.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.45 : 1,119.78 = 462.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.45/1,119.78 = 462.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.45x = 1,119.78 × 462.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.45x = 517,483.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,483.93/811.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.73

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