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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.16, 1,120.80 and 462.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.16, 1,120.80 and 462.88 is: 638.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.16 : 1,120.80 = 462.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.16/1,120.80 = 462.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.16x = 1,120.80 × 462.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.16x = 518,795.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,795.90/812.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.79

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