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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.39, 1,120.95 and 463.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.39, 1,120.95 and 463.01 is: 638.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.39 : 1,120.95 = 463.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.39/1,120.95 = 463.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.39x = 1,120.95 × 463.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.39x = 519,005.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,005.45/812.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.87

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