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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.63, 1,120.25 and 462.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.63, 1,120.25 and 462.52 is: 638.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.63 : 1,120.25 = 462.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.63/1,120.25 = 462.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.63x = 1,120.25 × 462.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.63x = 518,130.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,130.12/811.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.39

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