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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.58, 1,119.84 and 462.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.58, 1,119.84 and 462.34 is: 637.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.58 : 1,119.84 = 462.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.58/1,119.84 = 462.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.58x = 1,119.84 × 462.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.58x = 517,746.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,746.83/811.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.95

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