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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.75, 1,120.25 and 462.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.75, 1,120.25 and 462.43 is: 638.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.75 : 1,120.25 = 462.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.75/1,120.25 = 462.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.75x = 1,120.25 × 462.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.75x = 518,037.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,037.21/811.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.17

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