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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.43, 1,121.19 and 463.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.43, 1,121.19 and 463.14 is: 639.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.43 : 1,121.19 = 463.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.43/1,121.19 = 463.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.43x = 1,121.19 × 463.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.43x = 519,267.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,267.94/812.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.15

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