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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.19, 1,121.04 and 463.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.19, 1,121.04 and 463.08 is: 639.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.19 : 1,121.04 = 463.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.19/1,121.04 = 463.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.19x = 1,121.04 × 463.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.19x = 519,128.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,128.89/812.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.17

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