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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.44, 1,121.17 and 463.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.44, 1,121.17 and 463.19 is: 639.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.44 : 1,121.17 = 463.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.44/1,121.17 = 463.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.44x = 1,121.17 × 463.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.44x = 519,316.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,316.38/812.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.21

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