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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.19, 1,120.75 and 458.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.19, 1,120.75 and 458.07 is: 632.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.19 : 1,120.75 = 458.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.19/1,120.75 = 458.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.19x = 1,120.75 × 458.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.19x = 513,381.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,381.95/812.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.10

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