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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.41, 1,121.13 and 463.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.41, 1,121.13 and 463.12 is: 639.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.41 : 1,121.13 = 463.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.41/1,121.13 = 463.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.41x = 1,121.13 × 463.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.41x = 519,217.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,217.73/812.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.11

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