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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.87, 1,120.37 and 462.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.87, 1,120.37 and 462.55 is: 638.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.87 : 1,120.37 = 462.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.87/1,120.37 = 462.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.87x = 1,120.37 × 462.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.87x = 518,219.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,219.23/811.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.31

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