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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.23, 1,120.83 and 458.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.23, 1,120.83 and 458.11 is: 632.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.23 : 1,120.83 = 458.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.23/1,120.83 = 458.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.23x = 1,120.83 × 458.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.23x = 513,463.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,463.43/812.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.17

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