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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.84, 1,120.35 and 462.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.84, 1,120.35 and 462.55 is: 638.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.84 : 1,120.35 = 462.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.84/1,120.35 = 462.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.84x = 1,120.35 × 462.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.84x = 518,215.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,215.58/811.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.32

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