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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.51, 1,119.57 and 462.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.51, 1,119.57 and 462.01 is: 637.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.51 : 1,119.57 = 462.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.51/1,119.57 = 462.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.51x = 1,119.57 × 462.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.51x = 517,251.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,251.47/811.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.40

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