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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.82, 1,120.28 and 462.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.82, 1,120.28 and 462.44 is: 638.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.82 : 1,120.28 = 462.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.82/1,120.28 = 462.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.82x = 1,120.28 × 462.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.82x = 518,054.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,054.37/811.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.14

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