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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.49, 1,119.78 and 462.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.49, 1,119.78 and 462.17 is: 637.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.49 : 1,119.78 = 462.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.49/1,119.78 = 462.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.49x = 1,119.78 × 462.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.49x = 517,531.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,531.52/811.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.76

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