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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.13, 1,120.71 and 458.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.13, 1,120.71 and 458.06 is: 632.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.13 : 1,120.71 = 458.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.13/1,120.71 = 458.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.13x = 1,120.71 × 458.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.13x = 513,346.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,346.82/812.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.10

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