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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.32, 1,120.69 and 462.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.32, 1,120.69 and 462.82 is: 638.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.32 : 1,120.69 = 462.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.32/1,120.69 = 462.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.32x = 1,120.69 × 462.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.32x = 518,677.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,677.75/812.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.51

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