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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.90, 1,120.47 and 462.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.90, 1,120.47 and 462.61 is: 638.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.90 : 1,120.47 = 462.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.90/1,120.47 = 462.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.90x = 1,120.47 × 462.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.90x = 518,340.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,340.63/811.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.43

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