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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.55, 1,119.95 and 462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.55, 1,119.95 and 462.24 is: 637.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.55 : 1,119.95 = 462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.55/1,119.95 = 462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.55x = 1,119.95 × 462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.55x = 517,685.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,685.11/811.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.89

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