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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.81, 1,120.40 and 462.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.81, 1,120.40 and 462.57 is: 638.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.81 : 1,120.40 = 462.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.81/1,120.40 = 462.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.81x = 1,120.40 × 462.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.81x = 518,263.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,263.43/811.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.40

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