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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.66, 1,120.11 and 462.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.66, 1,120.11 and 462.34 is: 638.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.66 : 1,120.11 = 462.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.66/1,120.11 = 462.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.66x = 1,120.11 × 462.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.66x = 517,871.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,871.66/811.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.04

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