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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.16, 1,120.56 and 462.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.16, 1,120.56 and 462.72 is: 638.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.16 : 1,120.56 = 462.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.16/1,120.56 = 462.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.16x = 1,120.56 × 462.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.16x = 518,505.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,505.52/812.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.43

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