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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.63, 1,120.19 and 462.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.63, 1,120.19 and 462.25 is: 637.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.63 : 1,120.19 = 462.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.63/1,120.19 = 462.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.63x = 1,120.19 × 462.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.63x = 517,807.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,807.83/811.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.99

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