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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.92, 1,120.53 and 462.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.92, 1,120.53 and 462.66 is: 638.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.92 : 1,120.53 = 462.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.92/1,120.53 = 462.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.92x = 1,120.53 × 462.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.92x = 518,424.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,424.41/811.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.52

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