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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.20, 1,120.82 and 462.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.20, 1,120.82 and 462.92 is: 638.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.20 : 1,120.82 = 462.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.20/1,120.82 = 462.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.20x = 1,120.82 × 462.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.20x = 518,849.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,849.99/812.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.82

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