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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.58, 1,120.02 and 462.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.58, 1,120.02 and 462.38 is: 638.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.58 : 1,120.02 = 462.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.58/1,120.02 = 462.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.58x = 1,120.02 × 462.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.58x = 517,874.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,874.85/811.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.11

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