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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.36, 1,219.64 and 465.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.36, 1,219.64 and 465.92 is: 699.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.36 : 1,219.64 = 465.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.36/1,219.64 = 465.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.36x = 1,219.64 × 465.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.36x = 568,254.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,254.67/812.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.51

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