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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.85, 1,120.29 and 462.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.85, 1,120.29 and 462.50 is: 638.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.85 : 1,120.29 = 462.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.85/1,120.29 = 462.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.85x = 1,120.29 × 462.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.85x = 518,134.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,134.13/811.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.21

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