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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.26, 1,120.94 and 462.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.26, 1,120.94 and 462.95 is: 638.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.26 : 1,120.94 = 462.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.26/1,120.94 = 462.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.26x = 1,120.94 × 462.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.26x = 518,937.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,937.19/812.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.88

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