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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.77, 1,120.32 and 462.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.77, 1,120.32 and 462.48 is: 638.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.77 : 1,120.32 = 462.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.77/1,120.32 = 462.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.77x = 1,120.32 × 462.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.77x = 518,125.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,125.59/811.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.27

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