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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.40, 1,121.04 and 463.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.40, 1,121.04 and 463.12 is: 639.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.40 : 1,121.04 = 463.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.40/1,121.04 = 463.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.40x = 1,121.04 × 463.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.40x = 519,176.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,176.04/812.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.06

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