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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.06, 1,120.66 and 462.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.06, 1,120.66 and 462.76 is: 638.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.06 : 1,120.66 = 462.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.06/1,120.66 = 462.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.06x = 1,120.66 × 462.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.06x = 518,596.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,596.62/812.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.62

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