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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.86, 1,120.37 and 462.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.86, 1,120.37 and 462.54 is: 638.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.86 : 1,120.37 = 462.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.86/1,120.37 = 462.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.86x = 1,120.37 × 462.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.86x = 518,215.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,215.94/811.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.31

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