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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.52, 1,119.96 and 462.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.52, 1,119.96 and 462.20 is: 637.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.52 : 1,119.96 = 462.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.52/1,119.96 = 462.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.52x = 1,119.96 × 462.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.52x = 517,645.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,645.51/811.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.87

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